Introducing The new vanguard of writing resource books

For years, our mission has been to support you on your writing and publishing journey, providing you with the resources you need to hone your craft and succeed in the publishing world.

As we continue to grow and expand, we are thrilled to announce that we will be releasing a new series of writing craft ebooks and print books! Covering a wide range of topics for all stages of the writing process, our books will help you navigate the publishing world and refine your craft. The publishing landscape is constantly evolving, and we are always looking for new and innovative resources to help writers succeed. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of the latest releases, and thank you for letting us be a part of your writing journey.

Writing Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters

NEW RELEASE!


Writing Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters is not just another writing guide—it’s an invitation to transform your approach to character creation and storytelling. Its unique focus on interiority, combined with practical insights from a former literary agent and freelance editor, makes it an indispensable resource for writers at any stage of their career.

Irresistible Query Letters

available now


Query letters are an essential step in the book publishing process, but it can be tough to write an irresistible one. You can perfect your pitchcraft, though. All you need is the right advice from an industry insider, and the context of real world sample queries. Unfortunately, aspiring writers don't get to peek into the slush pile to see what their peers are doing. Until now.

Also available as an interactive workbook!

Writing Irresistible Picture Books

available now


Writing a picture book is not as easy as jotting down 600 words full of cutesy language and calling it a day. Today’s picture books are much more than moral stories – and with such a short word count, you can’t waste a single syllable! If you want to be competitive in this red-hot kidlit market, look no further …

Also available as an interactive workbook!

about mary kole

Former literary agent Mary Kole is the author of Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a freelance editor, and an IP developer with over a decade of publishing industry experience.

How to Write a Book Now

available for free!


Writing a novel or memoir manuscript can be an overwhelming task. But with the craft lessons, encouragement, mindset shifts, and publishing industry insider information in How to Write a Book Now, you can finally make your literary dreams come true.

Praise for Mary Kole

Mary’s suggestions are the toughest thing ever, but the most pivotal thing ever. She is the best. She knows her stuff inside and out.
— L. Bird, Award-Winning Author of Crossing the Pressure Line
From now on if I see a writing craft book with Mary Kole’s name on it I will hit the ‘one click purchase’ button without a second thought. She respects writers. She feels for writers. She understands writers. She knows exactly what insights writers need as they work.
— Sprocket
Mary Kole helped me to find my way. Her suggestions on my query letter are just what I needed to begin fearlessly searching for a place to call my own. I now consider Mary Kole my secret weapon.
— Tracy
Mary Kole is a one-woman MFA program.
— Kim W.