The Writing Mentor

Antoinette Tyrrell

This page is where you get a flavour of my free newsletter content. It's contains samples of my honest and unfiltered experience of writing and traditional publishing. Afraid you'll never get an agent? Don't know how to start or finish your book? Desperate for a book deal? Want to grab the traditional book publishing industry by the throat and shake it? 

I've been through it all, have written 5 novels, landed two book deals, secured an agent, left an agent and survived submission. Learn from my experience to avoid making the same mistakes and sign up for my free The Writing Mentor Newsletter. 

How to Write a Killer Synopsis That Sells Your Book

How to Write a Killer Synopsis That Sells Your Book

Hate writing synopses? You're not alone but you can master it. Discover the steps to crafting a killer synopsis that gets agents hooked. Don’t miss the insider tips, click to read and sign up for the FREE Writing Mentor Newsletter!

Why Most First-Time Novelists Quit and How You Can Finally Finish Your Book

Why Most First-Time Novelists Quit and How You Can Finally Finish Your Book

With the right tools and support, you can complete your draft, refine it and take the next step toward publication.

Why Your Book Isn’t Getting Noticed by Agents Plus 7 Fixes

Why Your Book Isn’t Getting Noticed by Agents Plus 7 Fixes

Literary agents aren’t just looking for good books, they’re looking for irresistible opportunities.

Timing in Publishing: Does It Really Matter?

Timing in Publishing: Does It Really Matter?

For writers finishing manuscripts, this is the week agents and editors are back at their desks and therefore it seems like the perfect time to start querying and submitting.

Why Your Dialogue Sounds Fake and how to Fix It Instantly

Why Your Dialogue Sounds Fake and how to Fix It Instantly

Writing believable dialogue is one of the hardest skills to master.

Is Your Manuscript Actually Ready? Take This 5-Minute Test to Find Out

Is Your Manuscript Actually Ready? Take This 5-Minute Test to Find Out

You’ve typed The End, but is your manuscript ready to go into the world?

Querying is not the Only way to Find an Agent

Querying is not the Only way to Find an Agent

Plus, how to stand out in the Agent Slush Pile