Listen up!
The audiobook industry is just scratching the surface of its potential. Read More “Listen up!”
The Publishing Industry
Can I submit a novel excerpt to magazines before my novel is finished?
Add to FavoritesQ: Can I submit a novel excerpt to magazines before my novel is finished? A: Some magazines and journals accept unsolicited submissions of novel … Read More “Can I submit a novel excerpt to magazines before my novel is finished?”
A top book editor on what it takes
The new publishing terrain, Jonathan Karp says, should encourage talented writers. Read More “A top book editor on what it takes”
Use contests as a steppingstone
Deciding to practice what she preached, this writer strengthened her writing and landed a publisher Read More “Use contests as a steppingstone”
How to make your memoir stand out
Two agents and publishing veterans share insider tips for pitching in this popular genre. Read More “How to make your memoir stand out”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”