Ask the Author: Betsy Aldredge
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Betsy Aldredge
I'm reading Caraval and Geekerella right now. I can't wait to dig into When Dimple Met Rishi when that comes out. In the summer, I also hope to have time to devour some fantasy books like Frostblood by Elly Blake. If you're looking for some good twisty books, I also recommend One of Us is Lying and Follow Me Back. I'm obsessed with them both!
Betsy Aldredge
I like to outline first and even write the "query" before writing a single sentence so I know the major character arcs, stakes, and conflicts and keep them in mind when I'm drafting.
Don't be afraid of the blank page. The first draft is supposed to be a mess. It may take 12 drafts before you're ready to query agents. That's totally normal.
Don't be afraid of the blank page. The first draft is supposed to be a mess. It may take 12 drafts before you're ready to query agents. That's totally normal.
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