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The Biggest Mistake Writers Make

From the first draft to the finished product, you labored over your book or article with devotion. During your writing breaks, you imagined the accolades that would be poured on you from friends and family when they read your masterpiece. You even practiced the modest reactions you would have to…

Writing

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Writing

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·Jul 28

7 Tips For Landing A Literary Agent

Landing a literary agent is a must for writers seeking traditional publishing, but it’s not an easy thing to do. In this article, I offer 7 pragmatic tips to help you ensnare a lit agent of your very own. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the writing tips (beginning…

Writing Advice

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Writing Advice

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·Jul 27

3 Hints That It’s Time to Stop Writing

This is not an article about giving up on your writing career (never!). Rather, it’s an article about knowing when to stop spinning your wheels in the writing phase and finally and move on to the next step in your publishing plan. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the…

Writing

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Writing

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·Jul 26

Self-Publishing Before Landing An Agent

The road to traditional publishing is a long one. Does it make sense to self-publish some of your work while you’re seeking a literary agent? Will publishers be interested in you if you’re a self-published author? Listen to the entire episode, skip to the writing tips (beginning at 10:14), or…

Writing

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Should You Self-Publish before Landing an Editor?

Writing

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·Jul 24

Having A Literary Agent Guarantees Nothing

We’re discussing literary agents today: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Recently, an established and respected literary agency parted ways with one of their agents, and many authors unexpectedly found themselves without representation. Are literary agents still worth the hassle? Listen to the entire episode, skip to the time…

Writing

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Having a Literary Agent Guarantees Nothing

Writing

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·Jun 7

Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You?

Hybrid publishing promises the best of both self-publishing and traditional publishing, but is it the right option for you? This article explains the pros and cons of hybrid publishing so that you can decide which publishing model is best for your writing career (at least for now). Listen to the…

Writing

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Writing

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·Jun 2

Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

Making the decision between self-publishing and traditional publishing comes down to three things: time, money, and control. This article shares what authors should consider when deciding between submitting to publishers or remaining a free agent. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the writing tips (beginning at 9:20), or read…

Writing Tips

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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing

Writing Tips

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·Jun 1

5 Things Writers Don’t Want to Hear

Writing is a solitary act, but the publishing process is not. In this article I’m reminding you of some hard truths about publishing that you should keep in mind throughout your writing career. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the writing tips (beginning at 9:35), or read the transcript…

Writing Tips

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Writing Tips

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·May 31

Start Marketing Your Book

Self-published authors are in charge of marketing their books. Even traditionally published authors are expected to do some book marketing. In this article I explain when you should start marketing your book and offer ideas on how to go about doing it. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the…

Writing

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Writing

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·May 30

How Much Do Authors Make?

Making a living from your writing would be a dream come true, but how many authors are truly doing that today? In this article I share two recent surveys about author earnings. Listen to the entire episode, skip to the writing tips (beginning at 8:05), or read the transcript of…

Writing

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Writing

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