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F) resolve the cliffhanger in the synopsis but hold the actual drama over for the follow up book G) have the unanswered cliffhanger in the synopsis with to be continued in the sequel Self-publishing the first of a trilogy but trying to trad...

Ok, so, forgive me, but I have a submission strategy question- Some of you might have seen that I put my synopsis through the Lab last week. This afternoon I ‘huddled’ my cover letter, with a view to making a fresh round of submissions soon...

a) Your covering letter is a Sell not a Tell. You don't have to say anything about the ending other than this can be a standalone or the first of a trilogy, and that you have a working synopsis/ you have plotted/drafted the rest of the trilogy...

Thanks Rachel Thanks for reading my long winded ruminations. That's a great help. F seems like a great idea. I feel like, yes, I'll be leaving it on a cliffhanger in book 1 but you find out what has happened to him, just not the why, so in that...

F) resolve the cliffhanger in the synopsis but hold the actual drama over for the follow up book G) have the unanswered cliffhanger in the synopsis with to be continued in the sequel Self-publishing the first of a trilogy but trying to trad...

a) Your covering letter is a Sell not a Tell. You don't have to say anything about the ending other than this can be a standalone or the first of a trilogy, and that you have a working synopsis/ you have plotted/drafted the rest of the trilogy...

F) resolve the cliffhanger in the synopsis but hold the actual drama over for the follow up book G) have the unanswered cliffhanger in the synopsis with to be continued in the sequel Self-publishing the first of a trilogy but trying to trad...

Ok, so, forgive me, but I have a submission strategy question- Some of you might have seen that I put my synopsis through the Lab last week. This afternoon I ‘huddled’ my cover letter, with a view to making a fresh round of submissions soon...

Just finished A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike. I am puzzled by this book: specifically, I do not understand why so many people found it so funny. Or so good. Funny enough, and good enough, to throw prizes at it. According to its publishers...

Hi @brendancody My main pursuit is the novel, but about six months ago, I tried my hand at short stories. I've had one published in print, one in an online lit mag, and another accepted for an anthology being published this year. I've got three...

I'm doing a little research about short stories. Do you write short stories, or focus only on longer forms such as novels? How often would you compose a short story, and how many are in your back catalogue (either published or sitting...

Just finished A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike. I am puzzled by this book: specifically, I do not understand why so many people found it so funny. Or so good. Funny enough, and good enough, to throw prizes at it. According to its publishers...

Daily Book News Sunday, 18th January 2026 DAILY SUMMARY: Publishing Industry News Publishers, libraries and authors sue to stop book bans across America A coalition led by Penguin Random House, other major publishers and the ACLU launched...

I think that niche publishing the first book is a solid possibility. There was a time when the Lakes were filled with local publishers and that visitors to the area would buy a book or two of local interest while they were there. My personal...