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”
How to create and cultivate a successful publishing partnership. Read More “The literary agent-author relationship”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Paul Harrison’s “Mind Games” has been withdrawn from sale over claims that the author may have falsified meetings with Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and others. Read More “True crime book pulled from shelves over potentially falsified interviews with serial killers”
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”
