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    Attention Zimbabwean Writers!
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 1 min

    Attention Zimbabwean Writers!

    I'd like to do my part to help out Zimbabwean writers and help them get to the point where I am now and even further. I'd like to offer...
    Going for it
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 2 min

    Going for it

    When I was in high school I always thought I wanted to be a writer but I never allowed myself to actually believe that I could be one....
    How I got writing (in a serious publishing way)
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 4 min

    How I got writing (in a serious publishing way)

    Let’s begin by setting the scene. I was supposed to complete my Master's degree in 2016 but I was way behind on my thesis and had to take...
    Getting to this point
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 4 min

    Getting to this point

    So I finished my first fantasy novel in 2018. It was a multiple P.O.V (point of view) Young Adult (YA). I queried it pretty extensively...
    Motivation when the journey sucks ass
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    Motivation when the journey sucks ass

    So as you can imagine when you first finish a book you’re astounded at your own ability to do so. Not everyone can finish writing a whole...
    Writing while Querying
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    Writing while Querying

    So here’s the thing about querying; it takes a lot of time. Once you have your polished manuscript, your query letter, your short...
    Dealing with constructive criticism (it sucks)
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 3 min

    Dealing with constructive criticism (it sucks)

    The first time I received proper feedback from a professional editor was during the process of working on my adult fantasy novel for...
    The Basics: A glossary of terms fore beginners
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 12
    • 2 min

    The Basics: A glossary of terms fore beginners

    Manuscript - Often referred to as ms/MS. This is how your unpublished bok is referred to in the biz ;). *Note your manuscript must be...
    Small/Indie Publishers and Self-publishing
    Michaela Woelk
    • Feb 3
    • 2 min

    Small/Indie Publishers and Self-publishing

    There are many reasons to go with a smaller/Indie publisher. You can get more specialized attention and more experience working in...
    I got an Agent!
    Kaila Woelk
    • Sep 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    I got an Agent!

    So, this is The Moment that every querying author dreams of and it lived up to the hype. Sometimes you spend so long working towards a...
    How I found my publisher
    Michaela Woelk
    • Jan 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    How I found my publisher

    Journey to my first publishing contract
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