Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?
Do editors prefer timely pieces over timeless ones?
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The Publishing Industry
Tips from writers and editors for publishing your COVID-19 stories
Editors seek fresh, surprising perspectives on the pandemic.
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How to create and cultivate a successful agent-author partnership
Writers who dream of signing on with a big publisher know that the first step in the process is finding the perfect literary agent to … Read More “How to create and cultivate a successful agent-author partnership”
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How to stop worrying and love the query
Writing a novel is one thing. You set aside months, years of your life to flesh out characters, twist and bend the plot, build a … Read More “How to stop worrying and love the query”
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Gigi Will Know: What should I put in my cover letter when submitting poetry to literary journals?
I want to submit my poetry to literary journals, but I have no idea what to put in the cover letter. I don’t have a … Read More “Gigi Will Know: What should I put in my cover letter when submitting poetry to literary journals?”
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Lorin Oberweger interview: Tapping your story’s full potential
A Q&A with independent editor, author, and former literary agent Lorin Oberweger.
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Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.”
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Essential questions to ask before signing with a literary agent
Wait! Don’t sign that contract.
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A brief history of the publishing industry
To understand where we are now, you’ve got to know how far we’ve come. Here’s a quick look at the history of the modern publishing industry as we know it.
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How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”
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Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories
How to successfully navigate the last chapter of your work. Read More “Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”