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Where Do You Start When You Have a Book Idea?
If you’ve got a killer book idea, you might be thinking it’s time to start outlining it, or, if you’re a pantser, getting some of those ideas written out on the page. Before you do that, there are some critical things you should consider to refine your book idea into a solid concept you can outline and write.
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How to Write a Query Letter: Top 10 Questions Answered
Crafting an effective query letter is to capture the attention of potential literary agents who might be interested in representing your book in the literary market. A well-written query increases the likelihood of securing representation and navigating the publishing industry successfully. We’re answering the top 10 questions we get asked about writing and sending query letters.
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10 Books By Black Women Authors You Should Be Reading
We’re diving into the most fiercely written books in a variety of genres by contemporary Black women authors that we’ve read over the past year. This book list is important to us because it features a diverse range of voices and narratives that explore various aspects of the Black experience, both within the United States and beyond.
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120 Years of Poetry: 16 Influential Black Women Poets From Then to Now
We’re highlighting 120 years of Black women excellence in poetry and literature, showcasing famous Black women poets whose work has left its mark on the literary, and political, world. Each of these women has used their poetry, essays, and spoken word to create a lasting impact on the awareness and advocacy of the Black experience—and for women overall.
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Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
Our Galaxy Publishing was established in 2020 by two New York City-based best friends of 20+ years who went from stoop kids to co-founders in pursuit of the amplification of women's voices in writing and publishing. It is now an all-in-one solution for writing and book publishing services for those seeking to self-publish or find a literary agent to traditionally publish.
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Venus Rising is a #1 New Release
Venus Rising: Musings & Lore from Women Writers is a multi-genre anthology of over 50 women writers around the globe produced by Our Galaxy Publishing.
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Tainted Lionheart is Readers’ Favorite 2021 Gold Medal Winner
Tainted Lionheart by Christine Weimer is 2021 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner in the Romance/Love Poetry category.