07/31/2026
In education we talk about productive struggle; we talk about challenging ourselves and how failure and error are opportunities for growth.
No one knows this better than a writer trying to become traditionally published.
I’ve been sitting on this video, because I know it shows a real point of data in my querying journey. I had written a query letter every day for three months trying to improve and finally I had irrefutable proof that something I did worked.
Not only that, but it’s so important to live what you preach. For my students to see me trying to accomplish something difficult and to share that journey with them, it helps them do the same.
I don’t talk about what it looks like to be a teacher in my bio in my query letter. I don’t explain how I’ve been teaching for 16 years and if my book was published today, kids—-now adults around 32—-who I taught way back in 2010 would be running to the store to buy it. I don’t explain how I’ve been so lucky to be a part of so many communities both online and in the real world.
For the first time querying, I feel incredibly lucky with what I’ve accomplished so far. I’m willing to share anything about my journey to help others succeed—that’s the teacher in me. I know I’ll continue in that vein once agented as well. I believe in making the best, most reliable resources widespread for others.
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