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June 15, 2015
Are You Holding On To Your Book Too Long? 4 Signs You’re Ready to Share Your Work With the Publishing Industry
Everyone has an opinion: your critique group, your family etc. If you’re writing a book you need to show it to people to get it published, right? Your critique group or family has watched you toil over your writing for months, … Continue reading →
June 9, 2015
Selling Your Children’s Book: How to Write and Pitch Novels & Picture Books for Kids
It’s KidLit Bootcamp time! Starting June 29 the P.S. Literary agents will help you pitch and sell your PB, MG and YA books. Sign up today! Space is limited. Children’s books—young adult, middle grade, and picture books—have taken over the … Continue reading →
June 8, 2015
4 Things You Don’t Know About Traditional Publishing Until You’re In It
To all you aspiring authors out there doing research about what’s in your future: this post is for you. It’s hard to know what your traditional publishing path is going to look like until you’re in it. Lucky for you, three … Continue reading →
June 1, 2015
9 Unlikely Reads that Will Make Your Writing Better
There are thousands of “best books for writers” lists out there. (I’ve written one!) But what about the inspiration that comes from all around us? Not just Bird By Bird (even though everyone should have read this one by now…) but poetry, … Continue reading →
May 26, 2015
Win 1 of 10 copies of MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE by Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Fan of women’s fiction and movies like Sliding Doors? This MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE giveaway is for you. Win 1 of 10 copies! Ends June 2/15. “Entertaining and unpredictable; Reid makes a compelling argument for happiness in every life.” —Kirkus, starred review … Continue reading →
May 25, 2015
Why You Can’t Quit Your Day Job. Yet.
Many writers think their day job is getting in the way of their writing and count down the days until they can quit because that big book deal is on the way, right? Wrong, for now. (I should preface this … Continue reading →
May 19, 2015
Win 1 of 10 copies of THE SECRETS OF LAKE ROAD!
Women’s fiction and suspense readers! A giveaway is happening! Win 1 of 10 copies of THE SECRETS OF LAKE ROAD from Goodreads. “This is a powerful thriller about buried secrets that painfully resurface, innocence lost across the generations, and the … Continue reading →
May 18, 2015
10 Steps to Overcome Writer’s Block
Find yourself looking at a blank screen a lot lately? It happens to all of us. (I have to write proposals, catalog copy, and pitches too!) So what do you do when you’re stuck? Here are some great tips for … Continue reading →
May 14, 2015
Win 1 of 25 copies of FAKING PERFECT!
YA lovers: a FAKING PERFECT giveaway is happening! 25 copies are available on Goodreads. “Fans of Sarah Dessen’s novels will enjoy this book. Phillips will soon be a must-read YA writer for those who love romance and drama.” –School Library Journal “Edgy and … Continue reading →
May 7, 2015
Reminder: Webinar “How To Get An Agent” is Live on Thursday at 1pm EST!
Having trouble getting your query letter some attention? Haven’t landed an agent yet? Just starting to learn about querying? This is for you! “How To Get An Agent” my Writer’s Digest Webinar is live on Thursday at 1pm EST. Everyone … Continue reading →
