The unconventional query
Whether you want to sell a magazine article, business book, or pretty much anything between, the formula is simple: 1) Send query letter. 2) Send … Read More “The unconventional query”
The Publishing Industry
This week in publishing: Celebrity memoirs, publisher boycotts, and new plans to publish Patricia Highsmith’s diaries
Catch up on all the headlines from the writerly world here. Read More “This week in publishing: Celebrity memoirs, publisher boycotts, and new plans to publish Patricia Highsmith’s diaries”
The literary agent-author relationship
How to create and cultivate a successful publishing partnership. Read More “The literary agent-author relationship”
Celebrating 20 years of NaNoWriMo
In its two decades of existence, National Novel Writing Month has inspired millions of writers to finally put their stories on paper, resulting in thousands of published novels over the years. Read More “Celebrating 20 years of NaNoWriMo”
Magazines give a voice to writers with disabilities
Both niche and mainstream titles provide outlets for writers to share their lives and their stories. Read More “Magazines give a voice to writers with disabilities”
How to craft an anthology proposal
Creating a thoughtful, structured proposal won’t just make your collection easier to sell – it’ll also serve as a roadmap to the finished product. Read More “How to craft an anthology proposal”
Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent
As a young aspiring writer, I was fortunate enough to go to college in New York, the heart of American publishing. I hoped learning how … Read More “Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent”
Choosing the best form for your story
Novel, short story, essay, memoir. There are many vessels you can choose for your writing, here’s how to pick the most fitting. Read More “Choosing the best form for your story”
This week in publishing: Big book deals for five leading ladies
Expect to see new books from a duchess, members of a former first family, a soccer superstar, and a literary legend in the near future. Read More “This week in publishing: Big book deals for five leading ladies”
Bestselling author Dean Koontz moves to Amazon Publishing with five-book deal
Amazon’s Thomas & Mercer imprint will publish five novels and six short thrillers with Koontz. Read More “Bestselling author Dean Koontz moves to Amazon Publishing with five-book deal”
Featured Posts
Thirty-four tech products to revolutionize your writing
This software can make your writing process easier, more effective, and possibly even more fun. Read More “Thirty-four tech products to revolutionize your writing”
Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent
As a young aspiring writer, I was fortunate enough to go to college in New York, the heart of American publishing. I hoped learning how … Read More “Avoid these submission sins when querying an agent”
Stop trash-talking your first draft
Want a surefire way to have a happier, more productive writing life? Stop calling your writing names. Read More “Stop trash-talking your first draft”