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?”
The Publishing Industry
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?”
Tips from writers and editors for publishing your COVID-19 stories
Editors seek fresh, surprising perspectives on the pandemic.
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How to create and cultivate a successful agent-author partnership
Add to FavoritesWriters who dream of signing on with a big publisher know that the first step in the process is finding the perfect literary … Read More “How to create and cultivate a successful agent-author partnership”
How to stop worrying and love the query
Add to FavoritesWriting a novel is one thing. You set aside months, years of your life to flesh out characters, twist and bend the plot, … Read More “How to stop worrying and love the query”
Gigi Will Know: What should I put in my cover letter when submitting poetry to literary journals?
Add to FavoritesI want to submit my poetry to literary journals, but I have no idea what to put in the cover letter. I don’t … Read More “Gigi Will Know: What should I put in my cover letter when submitting poetry to literary journals?”
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”