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Discusses two important literary agent search engines and their role in helping new authors research potential agents. more...
Preparing a Perfect Book Proposal
By: Kathryn Radeff
From Slush Pile to Publication: Tips for Fiction and Non-fiction writers on how to get an editor's attention. more...
Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious. more...
How to Create a Winning Submission
By: MD Weems
When writers are ready to submit their manuscripts to publishers, they sometimes rush into sending their work out without researching the publishers fully. more...
Publisher Submission Guidelines
No writer wants to be rejected on a technicality, but every day writers submit work that doesn't follow the editor or publishers' guidelines. more...
By: Julie Burtinshaw
Too often, new writers send their manuscript out before it is ready, or they send it to the wrong publishing house. What can you do to avoid this? more...
Rejection is a part of getting published, and as a writer you're bound to run into it eventually. Here are some common reasons why your writing may have been rejected. more...
Don't make fatal errors that will cause your query letter to end up in the garbage. Pay attention to these recommended DON'TS for query letters. more...
Don't make fatal errors that will cause your query letter to end up in the garbage. Pay attention to these recommended DON'TS for query letters. more...
The hook is important to making sure your letter doesn't end up in the recycling bin. How can you ensure your reader will want to read more? more...
The first step in writing an effective query letter is to address it properly. What are the rules for titles and names? more...
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