Karis Rogerson

Irákleion, Shenyang

Writer at Freelance

Contributor at BroadwayWorld

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My book died on sub — here are 3 reasons I’m still pursuing trad pub | She Writes

3 weeks ago | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

Karis Rogerson has had a life full of travel and diverse education that have helped shape her unique voice that shines through in her novels, poems, and journal articles with a focus on the life experiences of queer writers and readers. She was born in South Carolina, raised in Italy, went to school in Germany and Kentucky, and now lives in Brooklyn. I spent a year writing the book. Three months querying, and another month revising before sub.
4 Querying Mistakes I Made — Now You Can Avoid Them | She Writes

Mar 17, 2025 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

Learn from my mistakes, friends! I spent nearly nine years querying five different projects, sending hundreds of individual requests over the years. I queried esteemed agents who’d been at their agencies for decades and I queried brand-new agents who’d just opened their inboxes. I received rejections within minutes and I received rejections after over a year in the slush pile. Over the course of those nine years, I made plenty of mistakes.
My Best Advice for Finding a Writing Community

Nov 27, 2024 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

My writing friends have saved my books — honestly my life — more times than I can count. I long for the day I publish a book in part so I can shout them out in the acknowledgments.
4 Reminders For When It’s Hard to Share Your Work

Nov 11, 2024 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

I first shared my writing in a somewhat-public sphere as a college sophomore. I had been hired onto the school newspaper as an editor of the Opinion section (my qualifications being that I was willing to do the job, I’m pretty sure), and so I had to produce one editorial every week, in addition to curating 3-4 other pieces of opinion writing.
Exclusive Interview with Tigest Girma on Immortal Dark

Oct 29, 2024 | shereads.com | Karis Rogerson

Tigest Girma is the debut author of the YA Black vampire trilogy opener Immortal Dark, which hit shelves in September 2024, and immediately rocketed to the top of the bestseller list becoming an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. The Adane family has been intertwined with the immortal and dangerous world of vampires for generations.
My 7-Step Guide for Each Round of Solo Revisions

Oct 18, 2024 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

I recently finished the first draft of a novel — my eighth! For each of the previous seven novels, I’ve done anywhere from four to 12 rounds of revisions. Because I’m a quick writer who leaves some plot holes and empty sections in the novel while I’m drafting, I don’t plan to let anyone read this new novel for at least another draft. Which means I’m on my own for this first round of revision. Luckily, I’m also a systems girlie, so I do have a finely-honed, oft-practiced revision routine.
7 Tips for Writing Novels While You’re in School or Working Full-Time

Sep 30, 2024 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

I have written and revised seven novels, and for the majority of them, I was either a full-time student, working full-time, or doing school while working full-time. I’ve written my books in the wee hours of the night, early mornings, and during the breaks between other commitments.
6 Tips for Sticking to Your Publishing Dreams in the Face of Uncertainty

Sep 19, 2024 | shewrites.com | Karis Rogerson

By Karis RogersonKaris Rogerson is a writer and reader who’s been writing novels and trying to get them published for over a decade.
Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka Q&A

Jun 25, 2024 | shereads.com | Karis Rogerson

What’s better than being high school sweethearts who grew up and got married? Why, being high school sweethearts who grew up, got married, and went on to write more than 10 romance novels for teens and adults. That’s the story behind power writing duo Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemun-Broka, whose latest novel, Heiress Takes All, is a heist adventure story that takes place during the main character’s father’s wedding.
Walmart's new fashion collections are perfect for spring — shop our picks under $45

Feb 21, 2024 | today.com | Karis Rogerson |Emma Stessman

We love finding high-quality clothing that make us look and feel great — without breaking the bank. So we were excited to learn that Walmart recently dropped tons of new items for two of its private-label fashion brands, Free Assembly and Scoop. The lineup of stylish dresses, colorful blouses, jeans and more is perfect for transitioning from winter to spring. The best part? Almost everything is under $50. But don't wait to snag the affordable finds for yourself: Some are already selling out.