A (Hope)ful Blog

Ageism in Publishing

How Much Marketing Do I Need to Do for My Book?

How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?

So you wrote a book in 9 days (and got a contract)

15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again

What Does the Book of Daniel Have to do with Teens?

BLAZE: The story of the name change

5 Truths for Every Christian Writer

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

Into the Den

Publishers and Agents Aren't "Chum"

"God Told Me to Write" Is Not Enough

How to Be Happy for Your Friends' Publishing Successes (When you Feel Left Behind)

10 Red Flags to Watch for in Editors

Editors, Stay in Your Lane

Why Are Publishers and Agents so Hard to Get a Hold Of?

What Happens if My Publisher Goes Under?

Lift Other Writers to Be Lifted Up

Why Do I Have to Read Books Published in the Last Five Years?

Traditionally Published Authors Have it Easy, Right?

Why Agents Send Form Rejections

Before I became a literary agent, I absolutely hated form rejections. After I became a literary agent, I still absolutely hated these.

BLAZE: The story of the name change

My editor changed the title of my debut a month before it released for pre-order. And I am so happy he did.

When to Put Your Foot Down (in Editing)

It's a tough call to know when to accept the advice of an editor and when to tell and editor no thanks. Here are some things I've le

Die-aloguing: 5 Ways to Get Stilted Dialogue in Shape

One of the most common frustrations of authors during edits is dialogue. Hope Bolinger talks about how to make your dialogue sound more real

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.

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