The Publishing Industry Archives

What to do when your writing goes viral

Toni Fitzgerald Published July 15, 2021

A guide to sorting through agent offers, getting your book proposal just right, and making sure you still have more to say after a million (or more) people read your article. Read More “What to do when your writing goes viral”

Gigi Will Know: Should writers consult with a lawyer prior to signing a contract?

Published June 24, 2021

Also: What should writers offer their agents, and what should authors reasonably expect from agents? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Should writers consult with a lawyer prior to signing a contract?”

Hybrid Publishing 101

Melissa Hart Published May 14, 2021

Interested in pursuing a hybrid publisher? Here’s how to find the right fit for you and your book.

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Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?

Published April 30, 2021

Do editors prefer timely pieces over timeless ones?

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Tips from writers and editors for publishing your COVID-19 stories

Melissa Hart Published February 25, 2021

Editors seek fresh, surprising perspectives on the pandemic.
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How to create and cultivate a successful agent-author partnership

Kerrie Flanagan Published February 4, 2021

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 represent them. But once an agent and author decide to partner up, what then? What are the expected roles and duties of each person? What factors go into creating a … Read More

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How to stop worrying and love the query

Josh Sippie Published January 26, 2021

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 world that is so believable that readers could practically live in it, and then you figure out a way to wrap it all up with a neat and tidy bow … Read More

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Gigi Will Know: What should I put in my cover letter when submitting poetry to literary journals?

Published October 5, 2020

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 lot of publications to my name, and these letters feel really intimidating as a new writer. What should I say? What do editors want to see when they read these? —Poet … Read More

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