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December 10, 2019
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Challenging Our Assumptions
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September 24, 2019
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Can I Make More Money via Traditional or Self-Pub?
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September 10, 2019
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What if You Build It, and They Don’t Come?
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August 13, 2019
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Writing
Knowing What We Don’t Know
When facing massive uncertainty, as exists in today’s highly interconnected global economy, it is essential to appreciate both what one does know as well as
September 1, 2020
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Write Like It’s 2020
Sometimes when I talk with writers about the guidelines and conventions that are expected in today’s fiction—for example, don’t go overboard with description, or… show,
August 18, 2020
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Write Another Book
Recently I had lunch with two writers, one published and the other not yet, but close. The most impressive thing about these two women is
August 4, 2020
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Are You a Reader?
Read. It seems obvious. If you’re a writer, you have to read! I know most of you are readers. But I’m regularly surprised at how
July 21, 2020
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Editing
Should You Use Sensitivity Readers?
Sensitivity readers have been on our radar for the last few years, and in some circles they’ve even become controversial. Here’s a brief overview of
January 21, 2020
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5 Things To Do Before Hiring a Freelance Editor
More writers are hiring editors these days, whether they’re going indie or just making sure the manuscript is polished before submitting to agents and publishers. If
August 20, 2019
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What Does a Book Edit Look Like?
Whether you’re working with a traditional publisher or you’re self-publishing your book, the only way to ensure excellence in your final product is to put
January 29, 2019
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Should I Hire a Freelance Editor?
Lately more and more people have been asking me if they should hire an editor prior to submitting to agents. Here’s my take: Using a
December 4, 2018
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Agents
What if We Reject a Bestseller?
A writer asked: “How many bestsellers have slipped through reputable agents’ hands? I am curious to know how an agent deals with such a loss
May 26, 2020
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When You’re Missing the Mark
Katie asked: I was wondering, what if I get an agent and she tries to sell two or three of my novels, all in the
February 4, 2020
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Botched Communication
I want to tell you about an incident at a writers’ conference that was sort of heartbreaking for me. We agents have a lot
October 15, 2019
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How Do You Find a Literary Agent?
I asked readers on my Facebook page for questions they’d like me to answer on the blog. It seems many are dying to know the secret
July 23, 2019
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Submitting
Questions to Ask a Small Publisher
If you’re reading this, then there’s a good chance you’re a writer and you’re going to be published someday if you’re not already. In today’s
November 5, 2019
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Should You Re-Query an Agency?
One of the most common questions I receive is, “When is it okay to send another query to an agent who previously passed?”Another is, “If
October 22, 2019
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Botched Communication
I want to tell you about an incident at a writers’ conference that was sort of heartbreaking for me. We agents have a lot
October 15, 2019
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Why You’re Getting Rejections
Awhile back, Nathan Bransford had a terrific post on “Why You Are Receiving Rejections.” He says if you keep getting rejections, it boils down to two
September 3, 2019
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Self-publishing
Find What You Control, and Take Action
Here are some truths: We are in the midst of a pandemic and everything is off kilter. Publishing is going to be affected and no
May 12, 2020
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Can I Make More Money via Traditional or Self-Pub?
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September 10, 2019
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Trust Me, You Need a Good Editor
I just finished reading a self-published book on a topic I’m passionate about, by an author whose blog I occasionally read. As I’ve mentioned before,
July 15, 2018
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Traditional or Self Publishing?
I’ve got an e-book available on Amazon: How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing can help authors figure out which path to take. How Do
May 16, 2016
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Publishing
Manners Matter: 13 Etiquette Tips
As everyone becomes busier and more harried, and we all seem to communicate with electronic devices more than with people, I think it’s more important
March 12, 2019
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Submitting to Agents
The most common mistakes writers make, in my opinion, are… a They don’t research the agency they want to pitch. a They pitch their product
June 6, 2018
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How to Fire Your Agent
(Encore presentation of a previous post.)There comes a time in every agent’s life when one of their clients needs to move on. Yep. We all
October 12, 2010
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What to Ask an Agent
I’ve received several questions lately about how to handle things when an agent calls (or multiple agents call) offering representation. How do you decide what
August 9, 2010
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The Writer's Life
Knowing What We Don’t Know
When facing massive uncertainty, as exists in today’s highly interconnected global economy, it is essential to appreciate both what one does know as well as
September 1, 2020
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Write Like It’s 2020
Sometimes when I talk with writers about the guidelines and conventions that are expected in today’s fiction—for example, don’t go overboard with description, or… show,
August 18, 2020
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Write Another Book
Recently I had lunch with two writers, one published and the other not yet, but close. The most impressive thing about these two women is
August 4, 2020
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Are You a Reader?
Read. It seems obvious. If you’re a writer, you have to read! I know most of you are readers. But I’m regularly surprised at how
July 21, 2020
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