Meryl Moss: Like a rolling stone
The famed publicist shares her best tips for gaining marketing momentum in an overcrowded publishing landscape.
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Pulp fiction is back, baby
Here’s everything writers need to know about the resurgence of new pulp.
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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”
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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.
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The literary agent-author relationship
How to create and cultivate a successful publishing partnership.
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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.
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Magazines give a voice to writers with disabilities
Both niche and mainstream titles provide outlets for writers to share their lives and their stories.
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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.
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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”
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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.
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5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
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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.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”