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So your book didn't sell... what now?

Next steps if your book stalls on submission

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Caro Clarke
Feb 16, 2026
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Hi all,

I was asked by a reader about what happens once you sign with an agent. This ended up being so long I split it in three parts:

  • First, I focused on what happens when you sign with an agent up to…

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