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List-building giveaways can hurt authors whose base email lists are small. You're at a higher risk of violating email service policies if those…
List-building giveaways can hurt authors whose base email lists are small. You're at a higher risk of violating email service policies if those…
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Interiority - and especially inner conflict - is powerful in prose stories. How to use it by Angela Ackerman at Jane Friedman…
Interiority - and especially inner conflict - is powerful in prose stories. How to use it by Angela Ackerman at Jane Friedman…
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Today at 12p Eastern! I’ll be speaking with Isaac Saul from the Tangle newsletter, which covers US political issues and current events from a…
Today at 12p Eastern! I’ll be speaking with Isaac Saul from the Tangle newsletter, which covers US political issues and current events from a…
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The Business of Being a Writer
University of Chicago Press
Offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works—from queries and agents to blogging and advertising—and learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term.
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The Future of Publishing: Enigma Variations
Beautiful Regret Books
THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING is a definitive and comprehensive view on how book publishing will evolve and transform. It analyzes the future of not only authors, but also agents, editors, publishers, bookstores, and reading/literacy in general. If you’ve been curious, fearful, or anxious—or just want to know the future ahead of everyone else (and who doesn’t!)—then don’t miss this excellent and informed perspective.
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Beginning Writer's Answer Book
Writer's Digest Books
Features 1,000 answers to the most commonly asked writing questions. Offers submission techniques for all types of writing, and basic information that writers in all genres need to know to further their craft and careers.
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The Hot Sheet
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The Hot Sheet is the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors delivered every other Wednesday via email. It helps authors understand changes in the publishing industry that affect them. With a biweekly schedule, The Hot Sheet is not interested in delivering breaking news, but perspective on stories that are likely to retain importance or meaning for long-term decision making. It provides perspective and nuance on complex industry-related issues.
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The Great Courses: How to Publish Your Book
In 24 half-hour lectures, I offer sought-after secrets of the publishing process that will help writers bypass pitfalls that many novices get hung up on. I act as a personal guide though the entire process—from finalizing the manuscript, to writing the perfect pitch, to reviewing contracts and marketing the book. I provide the candid scoop on what authors need to do in order to increase their chances of being published.
Honors & Awards
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Publishing Commentator of the Year
Digital Book World
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Media Outlet of the Year
Digital Book World
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Publishing Commentator of the Year
Digital Book World
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Virginia Writers Club Lifetime Achievement Award
Virginia Writers Club
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Dorothy Hamilton Award
Midwest Writers Workshop
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