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The Silent Work: Taking Stock in the Long Middle
Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 1/24/26 Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 1/24/26

The Silent Work: Taking Stock in the Long Middle

After a year of revisions, querying, and quiet work behind the scenes, I pause to take stock—closing one loop, recalibrating my approach, and reflecting on what it means to keep writing through the long middle.

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One Month in the Query Trenches: Rejections, Renewal, and a Full Request
Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 9/2/25 Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 9/2/25

One Month in the Query Trenches: Rejections, Renewal, and a Full Request

Rejections piled up. Doubt crept in. And then, one piece of advice flipped everything I thought I knew about moving forward as a writer.

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Into the Inbox Abyss: My First Steps into Querying
Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 8/1/25 Writing Journey, Publishing & Querying Ben Skene 8/1/25

Into the Inbox Abyss: My First Steps into Querying

I’ve officially started querying The Fractured Soul! Here’s what that means, how I’m navigating the process, and what I’ve learned about pitching a book.

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