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3 Keys to Freelance Editing: Position, Package, and Price
Why Write Memoir Right Now
6 Principles for Writing Historical Fiction
Amazon Editorial Reviews: Are You Using This Incredible Section?
Making the Switch from Nonfiction to Fiction: Q&A with Kate White
How Do Publishers Decide Which Books to Bet On?
6 Tips to Create a Memorable Virtual Book Launch
Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement
Marathons, Sprints, and Pounces: 3-Tiered Approach to Book Launches
You Win This Round Comma
How I Hosted a Socially Distanced Book Event
Writing, Pitching & Promoting in the Age of the Coronavirus
Stop Staring at a Blank Page: 4 (Not So) Silly Writing Tips to Get Words on Paper
How to and (Especially) How Not to Write About Family
Questions to Ask Your Publisher Before You Sign the Contract
