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At its core, a query letter is a sales document, and so it’s meant to sell. But opinions differ on ...
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Learn the best practices of query writing (in any genre), get personalized feedback, and submit your work with confidence. The ...
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In my many years of critiquing queries, I see the same weaknesses again and again. Here are the biggest issues ...
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Some agents and editors say that personalizing a query letter can backfire. Others say the opposite—that it's mandatory. What should ...
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Learn how to pitch your nonfiction book to agents and publishers—whether you're writing memoir, narrative nonfiction, or prescriptive nonfiction ...
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ONLINE CLASS Writing Middle Grade Fiction Today Learn what it takes to break into the middle-grade market Register now INSTRUCTOR ...
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Three editors discuss the types and stages of editing, whether publishing industry experience matters, hiring guidelines and much more ...
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Even with an excellent query and opening pages, you’ll still get rejections. A lot of them. Success comes to those ...
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One professor addresses common questions and criticisms about MFA programs ...
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ONLINE CLASS Copywriting Secrets for Writers Marketers use these time-tested strategies to gain attention and get their messages read. You ...
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Learn how to craft a strong novel synopsis, while avoiding the most common mistakes, including the dreaded "synopsis speak." ...
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An unpublished writer describes how she built a five-figure Twitter following within a year, by helping other writers and engaging ...
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If you’re pitching a nonfiction book, at some point, an editor or agent will expect you to describe the readership ...
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Seven-figure deals seem to be given to more 20-something debut writers than debut writers in any other age group, yet ...
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In 2015, Kindle Press published about 90 novels. By the end of 2016, it had published a total of 218 ...
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But being able to truly see if you’ve been successful in writing a compelling work requires objectivity and distance than ...
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The most successful people in every industry use goals as road maps to help them reach their desired destination. It’s ...
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Writers' collectives can help independent authors gain an advantage in quality, cost control, and marketing ...
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Screenwriter Ashley Scott Meyers (@AshleyMeyers) discusses the critical writing lesson he learned over time, what it takes to make a ...
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Literary agent Jessica Faust discusses how she helps authors self-publish ...
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Whether you’ve finished your manuscript or just have the seeds of a book idea, Publishing 101 shows you how to approach editors ...
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Note from Jane: Today's guest post is by Sangeeta Mehta (@sangeeta_editor), a former acquiring editor of children's books at Little, ...
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Today's guest post is by Darrelyn Saloom, who I first met in December 2008 at a Writer's Digest event. Her ...
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Writing on the Ether is currently sponsored by author and publisher Will Entrekin and his book The Prodigal Hour from ...
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Writing on the Ether is currently sponsored by author and publisher Will Entrekin and his book The Prodigal Hour from ...
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Today I'm revisiting a few of the basics of getting published. (There are always people new to the writing and ...
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Getting Started The Key Book Publishing Paths (Infographic) The Only Way to Know If You'll Be a Successful Writer You ...
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When her indie publisher goes AWOL, an author finds the community and resources she needs to pick up the pieces ...
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Acknowledgment pages allow us to peer into authors’ lives, and reveal the fascinating web of the publishing world ...
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Providing feedback to every pitch would leave agents no time for their existing clients. Instead, check your own first pages ...
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ONLINE CLASS Instagram Smarts for Writers Learn best practices and how to use your time productively Registration is closed INSTRUCTOR ...
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A look at how the sources of my income shifted between 2016–2020, with online teaching now earning the lion's share ...
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Mom writers are wired to succeed at writing (and querying) because they can multitask like no other ...
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The key to an author’s emotional wellbeing and continued productivity is creating a support system, and knowing which part to ...
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Virtual assistants take over tasks that you could do yourself. What you’re buying, in effect, is the freedom to use ...
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Despite the pandemic, getting that proposal off your desk allows you to shift your energy to platform—a bigger deal than ...
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Good literary agents keep fighting for books they believe in. But how do agents decide which authors to rep? In ...
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Broadly, traditional print book sales continue to grow at about 2 to 3 percent per year, but growth is driven ...
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A step-by-step guide to finding literary agents, plus how to select the right agent for you and your work ...
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If you plan to pursue writing as a professional, long-term career, I recommend starting and maintaining an author website even ...
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If you want to publish your book, here are the steps you should follow to assess your work's potential, then ...
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Everything you need to know to start writing a book proposal for your nonfiction book ...
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If you've given up on the self-publishing route and want to try traditional publishing, then there are several approaches you ...
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Established writers can't often—and probably shouldn’t—publish far outside of their area of expertise. It’s a fast way to alienate your ...
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I am thrilled to announce that my 24-lecture series on how to publish your book is now available from The ...
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Debut author Nadine Darling discusses her revision and query process, blogging, writing with children in the house, and more ...
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The digital dynamic, which makes it possible for people to publish books with or without traditional publishing support, also seems ...
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Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the ...
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