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1. Writer’s Market 2019 is a great place to start– it gives you a list of magazines and journals that you can send your work to depending on the genre as well as lists a shit ton of literary agents that specify what genres they represent, how you can get in contact with them and how they accept query letters. this is a book that updates every year and tbh i only bought it this year so i dont know how critical it is to have an updated version  

2. do your research. mostly on literary agents because if you listed on your site that you like to represent fluffy YA novels and some asshole sends you a 80k manuscript about like…gritty viking culture, you will be severely pissed off. always go in finding someone who you know will actually like your work because they’re the ones who will try to advocate for you in getting published.

3. learn how to write a query letter. there are slightly varying formulas to how you can write an effective query letter. you’re also going to want to get feedback on your query letter because its the first thing the literary agent will read and based on how well you do it, it could be the difference between them rejecting you outright and giving your manuscript a quick read

4. unfortunately, you’re gonna want to get a twitter. Twitter is where a lot of literary agents are nowadays, and they host things like twitter pitch parties, where you pitch your manuscript in a few sentences and hashtag it with #Pitmad #Pitdark, some version of pit. a lot of literary agents and publishers will ALSO post their manuscript wishlists, which is just the kind of books they’d like to represent/publish, and they hashtag this with #MSWL (it is NOT for writers to use, only for agents/publishers)

aries: for you 2020 will be the year you finally take initiative and make a decision on something you’ve been questioning for a while. with mars spending a good portion of the year in your sign you will begin to look after yourself more and work harder for the things you want. you will also finally let go of personal blockages and self-doubt and find yourself being more confident and assertive.

taurus: you will face a lot of changes, especially within yourself. this could be a physical, spiritual or emotional change but one thing is certain: you will come out of 2020 as a new person. next year will also offer you a chance to get out of your comfort zone and change your routine-oriented life. this is a good thing as it will make you more flexible and open to new ideas. you will feel a sense of ease and inspiration throughout the year.

gemini: next year will be the year of romance for you. venus will be spending more than a third of the year in your sign so you can expect 2020 to be fun and indulgent, especially during the summer. next year definitely won’t be boring for you and there’s a huge chance you’ll find that special someone or improve your current relationship by a lot. just watch out for your laziness and tendency to procrastinate as that will be increased during the year.

cancer: with jupiter opposing your sun you might find yourself more restless and more open to expand your horizons. you will also be experiencing enhanced intuition and spirituality. money also may come to play here and you will have no difficulties gaining it but be wary of being overindulgent and spending it excessively. next year you will also be the one who brings joy into your relationships, both platonic and romanitc — but remember to take as much as you give.

leo: if you haven’t felt like yourself lately this is bound to change next year. you may have lost your confidence and spark due to hardships during previous years but this will change in 2020. you will be experiencing a variety of new things, especially with romance. the beginning of the year may start out confusing or slow for you but as it goes on you will feel more like you belong.

virgo: 2020 is an excellent year for you to make goals and accomplish what you want, as it will be an efficient year for you. you may feel a bit confused or “out of it” during your natal planet mercury’s retrogrades but regardless this will be the year that you start taking responsibility for your own happiness and stop burning out for others.

libra: as chiron ventures further into aries and opposes your sign, 2020 may be a year of pain but it will also be a year of lessons and a year where you get stronger. as your natal planet venus spends a good portion of the year in gemini, you will be more open and communicative in general but especially with your thoughts and emotions. the good thing is you’ll be more focused and decisive throughout the year but strong emotions and competitiveness also may arise. 

scorpio: you will be more at ease next year and feel more optimistic as your natal planet, pluto will be conjuncting jupiter for a good portion of the year. during this time around you may also feel like it’s easier to achieve all the things that you want. you will find balance in the things you do and your positive change will not only affect you but those around you too. an abundance of money may come to you and you will be sure to save it or spend it wisely as pluto will also be conjuncting saturn, the planet of perseverance too.

sagittarius: next year will have a karmic feel to you, like all the things you have been doing, whether good or bad, will pay off next year. as the south node resides in your sign starting from mid next year, you may find yourself feeling more familiar and content with the things you already have. you will also be spending more time with friends and family and the people who bring you comfort.

capricorn: you may have felt like your efforts haven’t payed off or that you don’t get recognized enough but this is bound to change in 2020. as jupiter is residing in capicorn this year you may surprisingly find yourself exhibiting all the traits of jupiter  — optimism, indulgence and a desire to have fun. your personal relationships will also improve and there’s a good chance you’ll find love in 2020. whatever you do next year will feel easier and lighter than the previous ones.

aquarius: in 2020 you will find stability and a routine, you may also expect yourself to work harder but with ease and be sure with the things you want. due to your natal planet uranus residing in taurus you may find money and new personal possessions come your way. you will connect with your friends and family on a deeper level and feel a more open, preserving connection with them. 

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