Querying can feel like shouting into the void—especially when you’re doing everything “right” and still getting rejections. In this episode, Vicky Weber shares what it’s really like to be in the query trenches, not just as a literary agent, but as someone who used to be in your shoes.

Vicky opens up about her own journey as a querying author, the rejections she faced, the lessons she learned, and the shifts that helped her persevere. You’ll walk away with actionable tips for making your query stand out, insights into what agents are looking for, and encouragement that even when it feels hopeless, success might be just around the corner. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what to do next—this one’s for you.

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Think you need to hire an illustrator before submitting your picture book? Or that you can’t publish because you can’t draw? Think again.

In this episode, Vicky Weber—literary agent, bestselling picture book author, and founder of At Home Author—breaks down how illustrations really work in both traditional and self-publishing.

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I get asked this question a lot. In this episode, I'm sharing some pros and cons of self-publishing and traditional publishing to determine which route may be the best fit for you as an author.

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