A new direction, a new story, short fic windows closing, and more
Month: March 2026
Dear Sir or Madam
How querying writers navigate the shifting trends of the publishing industry
Writer’s Desk
Taking a moment, one more round-two query, short fic subs, and more
Dear Sir or Madam
Why, especially when it comes to AI in querying, crime doesn't pay. Ever.
Writer’s Desk
Considering my query letter, finishing a story, short fic subs, and more
Dear Sir or Madam
Why, when it comes to querying, it's never truly the end
Writer’s Desk
Rethinking my opening pages, inhaling, a new short story, and more
Dear Sir or Madam
What to do when your best clearly isn't good enough: figure out how to be better.
Writer’s Desk
First read of Writers of the Future Vol. 42, querying Seven Days on Samarkand, and more
Dear Sir or Madam
Comps, why they're important, and how to find them
Michael T. Kuester 