Books by Mary Kole
writing interiority: crafting irresistible characters / august 2024
Writing Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters is not just another writing guide—it’s an invitation to transform your approach to character creation and storytelling. Its unique focus on interiority, combined with practical insights from a former literary agent and freelance editor, makes it an indispensable resource for writers at any stage of their career.
irresistible Query Letters / re-published july 2024
Query letters are an essential step in the book publishing process, but it can be tough to write an irresistible one. You can perfect your pitchcraft, though. All you need is the right advice from an industry insider, and the context of real world sample queries. Unfortunately, aspiring writers don't get to peek into the slush pile to see what their peers are doing. Until now.
Also available as an interactive workbook!
“Essential reading if you want to get an insider’s tips to avoid common mistakes and give your manuscript the best chance for success.”
Writing Irresistible Picture Books / november 2023
Writing a picture book is not as easy as jotting down 600 words full of cutesy language and calling it a day. Today’s picture books are much more than moral stories – and with such a short word count, you can’t waste a single syllable! If you want to be competitive in this red-hot kidlit market, look no further …
Also available as an interactive workbook!
“Mary Kole has created an irresistible resource for picture book writers. There is more information in this text than I have gleaned from years of attending workshops, conferences and courses. This is a must have reference book.”
how to write a book now / january 2024
Writing a novel or memoir manuscript can be an overwhelming task. But with the craft lessons, encouragement, mindset shifts, and publishing industry insider information in How to Write a Book Now, you can finally make your literary dreams come true.
writing irresistible Kidlit / december 2012
Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. With candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, this book is an invaluable tool for your kidlit career.
“This is hands-down the best writing book I’ve read in years. It’s a masterclass in a book.”