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VIDEOS

Writing and Publishing Advice from Inside an Editor’s Brain

These short video playlists share practical writingand publishing advice drawn from Kristen Weber’s work as a developmental editor.

Across the videos, Kristen covers everything from common craft mistakes and editing basics to the emotional realities of writing a book and navigating the publishing process.

Each playlist focuses on a different part of the journey—from finishing your manuscript to understanding how editors read and what agents look for.

Explore the playlists:

  • 12 Short Videos for Writers at Every Stage
    Short, practical lessons on writing craft, querying, publishing, and the realities of the industry.

  • Finish the Book
    Encouragement and perspective for writers working through the messy middle of drafting and finishing a manuscript.

  • Editor Brain Activated
    A behind-the-scenes look at how editors read manuscripts and the most common craft issues writers face.

GUIDEBOOKs

Practical Publishing Guides for Writers

These short, practical guidebooks tackle two of the most dreaded documents in publishing: query letters and synopses.

Written by editor Kristen Weber, each guide walks you step-by-step through the purpose, structure, and common pitfalls of these essential submission tools—so you can approach them with clarity and confidence instead of guesswork.

Each book is concise, easy to follow, and designed to help you move through the publishing process with less stress and more momentum.

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