Recently, one of my writing students asked for advice on how she should structure her novel. “I already have fifty pages and I don't know
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Do You Need an Agent? Here’s What an Agent Can, and Can’t, Do for You
As I walked into the hotel lobby, I was greeted by a sign announcing that I was in the right place: the site of Muse and the Marketplace, a writers'
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How to Survive (and Maybe Enjoy) Going Public with Your Book
Recently, I asked a debut novelist what events she had planned around her book launch. She shrugged and said, “Not much. Most marketing is done online
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Author Brandi Megan Granett on Writing, Publishing, Archery & More
I admit it: as a veteran Scrabble player, I was delighted to see the cover and title of Brandi Megan Granett's new novel, Triple Love Score. Even
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The 6 Biggest Surprises of a Writer’s Life
When a friend asked recently what I was working on, I was excited to share my publishing news: I had just delivered my new novel to my
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Author Laura Drake on Indie v.s. Traditional Publishing, Cowboys and Why She Loves Her Motorcycle
Laura Drake is in an enviable position as a writer, having sold her “Sweet on a Cowboy” series to Grand Central, winning a 2014 Romance Writers of
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Vow to Write Better, Not Faster in 2016, Despite Our Binge-Loving Culture
Recently, I was skimming the front pages of the New York Times book review when I caught this item: Jonathan Safran Foer's new novel,
Read MoreDon’t Sweat Your Synopsis. Just Write It! 8 Easy Tips
Whether you're an aspiring writer pitching a book idea to agents, or a seasoned author whose editor expects a synopsis for each
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