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A young author and editor navigating the publishing world

Aeriel View of New York

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Ageism in Publishing

Ageism in Publishing

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

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

How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?

How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?

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

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

15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again

15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again

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

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

BLAZE: The story of the name change

BLAZE: The story of the name change

5 Truths for Every Christian Writer

5 Truths for Every Christian Writer

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

Into the Den

Into the Den

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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?

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

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

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