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2 Big Tips for Great Interviews (plus 1 more)

By Megan Willome 3 Comments

Orlean, Turnaround

Journalist and author Megan Willome has two tips for great interviews. (Make that three tips.)

Filed Under: Blog, writer's group resources, Writing Business Tips, Writing Tips

Wait, Do I Need to Write a Query Letter?

By L.L. Barkat 17 Comments

Cabbage Query Letter

“I will write about feeling the pressure of cabbage, as a way to discuss writer’s block. It will be poetic and meandering. I’m thinking you’ll like it.” Join us for this exploration of whether (and how) you should write an article query.

Filed Under: Blog, Poets and Writers Toolkit, Writing Business Tips, Writing Life, Writing Tips

Writer Friends: Helping Each Other Get Published (From Olympic Gold to MTV)

By Kris Rasmussen 5 Comments

From interviewing an MTV cast to passing along a potential Jim Carrey feature, these friends have worked the writing scene together—to their mutual benefit over time. Learn the secrets of how they’ve done it.

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9 Ways to Include Libraries in Your Book Marketing Plan

By Charity Singleton Craig 8 Comments

Ways to Include Libraries in Book Marketing woman by library shelves

When you plan for your book release, don’t overlook libraries in your book marketing plan. Working with libraries can be fun, fulfilling, and financially surprising.

Filed Under: Blog, Book promotion, Books, Libraries, Writing Business Tips

Letters to a Young Editor—How to Use College the Best Way You Can

By L.L. Barkat 18 Comments

Marietta College Andrews Hall Become an Editor Why Go to College

How can you use college to someday become a great editor? (If you’re already out of college, these tips will still apply.)

Filed Under: Blog, College, Letters to a Young Editor, Professional Development, Writing Business Tips

The Writing Life: What Hemingway Can Teach You About Professional Loneliness

By Charity Singleton Craig 31 Comments

Hemingway Professional Loneliness

Working from home has its perks, but can also have its downside, like professional loneliness. Charity Singleton Craig—and Hemingway—have thoughts on that.

Filed Under: Blog, Creativity, writer's group resources, Writing Business Tips, Writing Life

Authors & Bloggers: Delicious Promotion Via WordCandy

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

WordCandy Sample Pack Blue Photos

Authors and bloggers, now you can get the most delicious, lasting, beautiful promotion opportunity. And a chance to hang out with Mark Twain and Amy Tan.

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Become a Better Writer: 5 Things the Theater Taught Me About Writing

By Dena Dyer 14 Comments

become a better writer lessons from the theatre

Dena Dyer explores lessons she learned about how to become a better writer through her work in the theater.

Filed Under: Become a Better Writer, Blog, Writing Business Tips, Writing Life, Writing Tips

Author Platform: Where to Start

By Jane Friedman 17 Comments

author platform

You know you need to build an author platform. Where should you begin? (Or end.)

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Writing Workshops: How to Powerfully Build Your Author Platform

By Jane Friedman 16 Comments

How to Powerfully Build Your Platform

Why do you need an author platform? Maybe you want to get an agent, sell a book proposal, or promote a book—self-published or with a traditional publisher.

Filed Under: Blog, Book promotion, Workshops, writer's group resources, Writing Business Tips

Simple Tips on Finding and Working With a Book Publicist

By Jane Friedman 25 Comments

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Finding and working with a publicist is made simple with these tips from publishing expert Jane Friedman.

Filed Under: Blog, Book promotion, writer's group resources, Writing Business Tips

How to Host a Successful Book Launch

By Karen Swallow Prior 17 Comments

Karen Swallow Prior, recently published author of Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me, shares her tips for hosting a successful book launch.

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