Kate Halena
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Writer ✨️ Editor ✨️Fiction Debut Novel Coming 2025 www.katehalena.com
Behind every great book is a writer who swore a hundred times it would never be finished.
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Self-publishing is 20% writing, 80% realising you're also the marketing team, design team, and tech support... 😅
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No agent? No problem. Self-publish and meet your readers anyway.
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Self-publishing: because waiting for permission is overrated.
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Self-publishing Journey 💫
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My Self-Publishing Journey Begins
The agents said no. That’s fine—I’ll say yes to myself. In a few months, my book will be out in the world on my terms.
https://katehalena.com/2025/08/10/my-self-publishing-journey-begins/
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The power of self-publishing lies in one simple truth: you believe in your book enough to make it happen yourself.
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The agents said no. That’s fine—I’ll say yes to myself. In a few months, my book will be out in the world on my terms. Watch this space! 🥳
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Agent bio: “I love stories about secrets, strong female characters, complicated relationships, and open to international settings.” Rejection: “This does not sound like a fit for my list at this time...”
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Your worth as a writer doesn’t hinge on an agent’s reply. Your value was never up for debate.
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Querying tip: Be yourself, but also don’t be too much yourself. And also sound like someone else. But different. But not too different. Clear?
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Agent bio: "Send me something fresh and usual!" Rejection: "This felt a little too different from what's currently selling."
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Believing in your story doesn't mean pretending it's perfect -- it means trusting that it has a place in this world. 💫
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If you can survive the query process, you can survive anything -- including edits, deadlines, and probably a zombie apocalypse 😅
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Writing is the art of leaving pieces of yourself between the lines, hoping someone else will find them and feel a little less alone. ✨️
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Rejections aren't roadblocks--they're redirections. 📧 Keep querying. ✍️ Keep writing. 💫 Keep believing.
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You didn't write this story just to tuck it in a drawer. You wrote it to find its place in the world. Don't stop now! 💫
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Querying is 10% writing, 10% formatting, and 80% wondering if the agent ghosted you or just hasn't opened their inbox since 2022... 🤔
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You can be a great writer and still get rejected. Repeatedly. It doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're trying.
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Title Reveal 🥳
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Novel Update: Title Reveal
In my last update, I mentioned that the only thing left was finding the perfect title. Well, I’m happy to say the wait is over—the novel finally has one: Somewhere Between Lies.
https://katehalena.com/2025/05/09/novel-update-title-reveal/
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An unfinished story still matters. A story doubted still matters. But what matters the most is that you haven't quit.
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Querying teaches you something every great writer needs: how to believe in your story, even when no one else has said yes yet.
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Being a writer means switching between 'This is brilliant!' and 'What was I even trying to say here?' at least ten times a day. Self-doubt? Check. Determination? Double check.
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You don't have to write like anyone else. Be unique! ✨️
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I’m officially querying my book. 😬 Terrified? Yes. Excited? Also yes. After seeing all the rejection stats out there, I know it might be a long road—but I’m taking the leap. Wish me luck, friends. 📬💌
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A story unfinished still matters. A story doubted still matters. What matters the most is that you haven't quit. That's the part legends are made from.
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If you want to live forever, write a story that will outlive you—one that carries a piece of your soul in every line.
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When you're a writer and you accidentally post something online with a typo... Suddenly, the Grammar Patrol rolls up like it's a crime scene. 🚔
#WriterLife
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Every rejection, every rewrite, every late-night session--it's all shaping you into the writer you're meant to he. Keep going. ✍️
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I got a tropical cyclone, torrential rain, and a power outage for my
#birthday
today🌀🌧 My birthdays like to be dramatic 😂😭
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The only bad writing is the writing that doesn't happen. Start now. Fix later. 💫
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Exciting times ahead!!
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Novel Update: The Final Review Is Done—What’s Next?
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed the final review of my novel! It now stands at over 75,000 words and 286 pages—a milestone I’ve been working towards for quite some time. My editor has alr…
https://katehalena.com/2025/03/04/novel-update-the-final-review-is-done-whats-next/
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There is no ‘right’ way to write a book. There is only your way. The one that makes you excited, curious, and just a little obsessed. Follow that path.
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Some write to escape reality. Others write to create it. Either way, the world needs your words.
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Writing is not always easy—it’s messy, frustrating, and sometimes lonely. But remember, every great book once started as a rough draft. 🙌
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You're not just writing a book--you're building a connection with someone you've never met. Your words could change their world. Keeping going! 🌏✨️
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Write with passion, edit with purpose. Every draft brings you closer to the masterpiece inside you.
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Imagine your favourite book never existed because its author gave up. Now think about your story—what if it’s destined to be someone’s favourite? Keep going.
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Dear writers, a new year means 365 blank pages waiting for your words. So may your creativity and ideas continually flow!✨✍️#HappyNewYear
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Authors are part storyteller, part detective, and part procrastinator. But somehow, we always get the job done. Keep chasing those plot twists! 🕵️♀️
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Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄💫
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Writing a book is a journey—mine just had some unexpected twists. Want to know more about what slowed me down and how I’m determined to cross the finish line? Check out the full update here:
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Novel Update: Finish Line is in Sight
I’m excited to share that I’m over halfway through the final review of my novel, with just 100 pages left to tackle. My goal is to wrap it up by New Year’s Eve—a resolution I’m determined to keep, …
https://katehalena.com/2024/12/23/novel-update-finish-line-is-in-sight/#respond
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Every writer knows the struggle: re-reading a sentence 50 times because you can’t decide if it’s genius or garbage. Pro tip: It’s probably genius. 😉
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Writing is a marathon, not a sprint. Trust the process—your story is worth the journey. 💫
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Somewhere out there, a reader is waiting for the story only you can tell. They don’t know it yet, but your words will change them. 💫
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Your story matters, even if it’s still finding its shape. Keep writing through the doubt and the tough days. You’re building something beautiful. ✍️
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Writing isn’t just putting words on a page—it’s wrestling with ideas, taming chaos, and finding clarity in the mess. Every draft feels like a battle, but in the end, it’s worth every struggle.
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As a writer, every moment of doubt, every urge to give up is just a part of your writing journey. Keep writing, keep dreaming—the best chapters are yet to come.
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