How to Take Your First Step Toward a Book Deal

Everything you need to know before reaching out to agents and editors.

If you’re dreaming about a career in traditional publishing or if you’ve been publishing independently and are curious about how commercial publishing works, one of the first big questions is: How do you actually get your work in front of a major publisher?

These are questions I hear often in workshops, classroom visits, and messages from readers. Even though I am in children’s books, the same ideas apply to novels, graphic novels, nonfiction, illustrated titles, and more. Let’s make the publishing world a little less mysterious together. ☕📚✨

🎙️ Should I submit directly to publishers or try to get a literary agent?