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What Happens if My Publisher Goes Under?
What happens if my publisher goes under? It's more common than you think. In the traditional market, authors are bound to experience...
Lift Other Writers to Be Lifted Up
It doesn't seem like a radical concept until you get your first publishing contract. I had no idea just how many authors were out there...
Why Do I Have to Read Books Published in the Last Five Years?
If you've read any of my newsletters, you'll recognize this tip. I almost always include it. "If you want to write in a genre, read books...
Am I Marketing in a Void?
Authors will ask this question at one point in their lives. Why doesn't my marketing do anything?
How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?
Getting a book published is easy, right? Guess again. Hope will walk you through how hard it is to get a traditional book contract.
Author Spotlight: Kristiana Sfirlea
If you want a book about ghosts, time travel, and tutus, you've come to the right blog.
I Wrote 5,000 Words a Day. Here's What Happened:
I wrote 5000 words a day and wrote a book in 2 weeks. Here's what happened.
Author Spotlight: Kristen Stieffel
Hi, readers! We have an awesome guest today who has set up a positively fascinating world in their latest book from L2L2 Publishing.
Author Spolight: JPC Allen
I always love having authors come stop by this blog, and am so grateful for JPC Allen for making an appearance here for her short story in a
What Agents Do When They Don't Send Out Your Work
Having been both a client and an agent, I completely understand the frustration of waiting. But agents don't sit on their hands, I promi
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