My first book, the one that got me my agent, didn’t sell. And I was devastated. But I’m not giving up on writing and neither should you.

Everything in publishing takes a long time. It’s easy to feel disheartened or let self-doubt get the better of you. Here are my tips for turning the waiting game into something positive and productive.

I signed with my agent in January and people often ask, “so when is your book out?” The simple answer is, “who knows.” The publishing industry is notoriously slow so here’s a breakdown of what happens after getting an agent.