Pulp fiction is back, baby
Here’s everything writers need to know about the resurgence of new pulp. Read More “Pulp fiction is back, baby”
The Publishing Industry
The unconventional query
Add to FavoritesWhether you want to sell a magazine article, business book, or pretty much anything between, the formula is simple: 1) Send query letter. … Read More “The unconventional query”
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
Add to FavoritesAs a young aspiring writer, I was fortunate enough to go to college in New York, the heart of American publishing. I hoped … 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”
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”