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Guest post by author Phoebe Yu@writersdayjobs So you want to write but don’t know where to start? The journey to becoming a published author is a...

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Guest post by author & editor Meg Trast overhaulmynovel.com || @MegTrast A common misconception is that we must tackle writing solo. That...

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Guest post by author Stephan J. Hahn www.stephanjhahn.com || @stephanjhahn I think we can all agree that writing as a full-time job would be a...

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This is a comprehensive guide to finding and signing a deal with a literary agent for your novel or non-fiction book, so you can launch your writi...

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A literary agent is a critical ally in your mission to write a great book and get it published. To find a literary agent, you'll need to send hi...

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A literary agent is a critical ally in your mission to write a great book and get it published. To find a literary agent, you'll need to send him...

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Guest post by author Chase Connor Writers should develop characters like they do their relationships. We meet a coworker, a new friend, a romanti...

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By Jessica De Bruyn, Professional Editor The scariest time to be a writer is when you’re sending your work out into the world for the first time...

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By Jessica De Bruyn, Professional Editor As an editor, one of the most common questions I get is, “When should I hire an editor?” This is not a q...

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By Emily Potter When querying time arrives at last, the thought of plunking “agent” into a search engine and firing off a letter to anyone with a...

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For this post we interviewed literary agent Ali McDonald. She’s the lead agent specializing in YA (Young Adult) and children’s literature at lite...

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No time to read this article? Download it as a PDF checklist! Download this Checklist! By Michael Pietrzak The Young Adult (YA) ge...

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