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Acquisitions Editor. Novelist.
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Why Do Twitter Pitch Parties
I participated in three Twitter pitch parties this month. Here's what I learned.
Slogging Through That Sequel
Book two almost never lives up to book one. So how do you write it anyway?
When Your Hero Lets You Down
My thoughts on the recent events in Taylor University's professional writing department.
What the First Edit Looks Like
Ever wonder what the first edit of a traditionally published book looks and feels like? Look no further.
The Perks of Being a Co-Author
Why in the world you should coauthor a book with someone.
How to Get Excited About Your Book
When you're procrastinating on writing that book, try these fun ways to get excited about those chapters.
3 Fun Book Marketing Techniques
Who says platform building needs to be boring?
5 Submission Red Flags: Why Literary Agents Turn Down Manuscripts
Tired of getting rejections from literary agents? Are you making one of these five mistakes?
How I Got a Book Contract at 21
From Then to Den: Since I started writing novels at 16 I always wondered how authors managed to get book contracts. Their bios would run...
How I Got a Book Contract at 21
From Then to Den. From when I started writing novels just shy of sixteen years old, one thing always frustrated me. I never know how...
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