J. Edward Hunter’s Newsletter

The Query Trenches

Navigating the process of querying literary agents while maintaining your sanity.

Jun 5 • 

J. Edward Hunter

May 2025

What If Distraction Is Fine?

We complain about distraction and actively avoid it, but what if it's a way for your brain to wander?

May 30 • 

J. Edward Hunter

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November 2024

Reading Your Work Out Loud

A common approach to editing is to read your work out loud.

Nov 11, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter

Tenacity

I’m not tenacious enough.

Nov 8, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter

How I Edit My Manuscripts

Editing is a personal journey.

Nov 4, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter

Avoiding Stereotypes When Writing About Place

Even when that place is home

Nov 1, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter

October 2024

The Name Game

When I was getting my MFA, professors and advisors seemed to look down on the idea of writing under a pen name.

Oct 30, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter

Focus

As a writer, focus has always meant getting words on the page.

Oct 28, 2024 • 

J. Edward Hunter