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“Is This a Good Sign?” How to Interpret Responses from Literary Agents and Acquisitions Editors (Publishers)

Once you send your book out to literary agents or acquisitions editors, you’ll receive responses from them. But...  Read more

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Taking Risks, Teaching and Writing in Thailand

Teaching and Writing in Thailand: Taking Risks As I planned my time for teaching and writing in Thailand,...  Read more

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Finding Your Writing Voice by Taking Risks on the Page

At 72, Rhea Atwood found herself in her comfortable California apartment feeling her bed was “too soft.”...  Read more

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“No More Writing Rules.”

Writing Rules: Do They Trump Your Gut? In a recent book concept consultation, a new client shared...  Read more

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Writing Composites: Why Write Real First

Writing Composites: Is it Legal? Ethical? Dangerous? Therapists, doctors and coaches often worry about including client cases...  Read more

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The Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift: 7 Unconventional Books That Moms Will Love

I volunteered at my son’s elementary school book fair yesterday. In the middle of my 30-second-training (those...  Read more

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Featured by Oprah Network: Author Spotlight on Cara Bradley—Again!

I had the pleasure of working with Cara Bradley on her book proposal for On The Verge:...  Read more

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10 Tips to Query Literary Agents—Successfully!

Once you write a book proposal, it’s time to query literary agents, the folks who will pitch—and...  Read more

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17 Steps to Get a Book Deal

Curious about the steps to get a book deal? I held a free Q&A call on How...  Read more

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Writing, Publishing and Platform-Building Tips from #Harvardwriters2017

It’s a high moment. We sit around the oak table in the Oak Room in Boston’s Fairmont...  Read more

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