Publishing

Avoid Random Acts of Content

One way to cultivate a loyal audience is by sharing compelling content, but it’s...

Agents and Editors Aren’t Always Right About Market Pot...

It doesn’t bode well for the publishing industry’s future when acquisition decis...

One Well-Chosen Detail: Write Juicy Descriptions Withou...

It takes practice to write immersive descriptions that draw readers in, without ...

Why Do Publishers Close Imprints?

Insufficient sales are the primary reason that imprints close, in addition to gr...

Add a Luke Skywalker Moment: Give Your Main Character a...

For a memorable story, give your main character a strong motive, a flaw, and a s...

Researching the Right Literary Agents for You

When seeking an agent, it helps to research what they've actually repped and sol...

Your Substack Isn’t For Everyone

To ensure you’re giving value to your audience, make sure you know who your news...

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Parade

All hail the newly published author—or not. When your book’s released but there’...

How to Turn an Essay into a Book Deal

In marketing, “proof of concept” means testing an idea for sales potential befor...

How to Read (and Retain) Research Material in Less than...

Too many books and not enough time? One author learns that speed-reading print a...

Creative Planning for Authors and Poets

Creative planning is the act of mapping out where you are, where you want to go,...

How Can I Set Aside the Cacophony of Writing Advice and...

Writing advice is everywhere—newsletters, podcasts, workshops—and it can leave y...

First-Page Critique: How to Elegantly Reveal Character ...

Evocative scene-setting can be wonderful, but be careful of letting it get in th...

3 Common Fears of Hiring a Freelance Editor

Today’s post is excerpted from How to Enjoy Being Edited: A Practical Guide for ...

How to Create Character Mannerisms from Backstory Wounds

To be vivid on the page, each character you write should display life-long emoti...

Finding the Funny: 8 Tips on Writing Humor

This author didn’t think of herself as a humor writer until her readers told her...

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