Gigi Will Know: Would Mark Twain or Ring Lardner be published today?
“The market’s a lot bigger now than it was in the 19th century and the mid-20th century.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Would Mark Twain or Ring Lardner be published today?”
The Publishing Industry
Publishing from A to Z: Frequently asked questions about the industry
Before we can walk the walk, we need to learn how to talk the talk. Here’s our guide to all the jargon, misconceptions, and pitfalls aspiring authors need to know to navigate the modern publishing industry confidently. Read More “Publishing from A to Z: Frequently asked questions about the industry”
Finding a home for your words
Which literary magazine is the one your piece needs?
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Gigi Will Know: What are my options for republishing an older memoir?
My indie memoir is more than a decade old, but now there are many new accounts, facts, and details with important relevance to my story. Should I republish it? Or should I issue it as a second edition? Read More “Gigi Will Know: What are my options for republishing an older memoir?”
Gigi Will Know: Is there a way around querying?
“Publishing is not a meritocracy. Whoever told you that should be forced to read the phone book from end to end, and then backward.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Is there a way around querying?”
Gigi Will Know: My work is always rejected. Should I give up on writing?
No! Instead, look at where those rejections are coming from. Read More “Gigi Will Know: My work is always rejected. Should I give up on writing?”
What to do when your writing goes viral
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?
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
Interested in pursuing a hybrid publisher? Here’s how to find the right fit for you and your book. Read More “Hybrid Publishing 101”
Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?
Do editors prefer timely pieces over timeless ones? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?”
Featured Posts
Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”