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The Q: What’s the Best Piece of Novel Writing Advice You’ve Ever Received? (Plus, Win a Free WD Subscription!)

We’ve all received writing advice at some point in our lives. Whether it was a high school English teacher who suggested we cut back on using passive voice, a conference presenter who recommended abandoning our prologue, or a roommate who told us to never give up (and to, perhaps, get a second job in order to help pay the rent). The best pieces of writing advice stick with us and make us better writers, so it’s important we share that with others—after all, writers need to stick together. Read more

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Weekly Writing Prompt

You slide your card into the ATM machine and attempt to withdraw cash, only to find that your account is empty. Something is wrong, as just yesterday, you had $5,000 in it. Only one person you know could be responsible for this—and without hesitation, you are off to confront that person and get your money back. Read more

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Guide to Publishing Agents | How to Find a Literary Agent Collection

Expert Tips on How to Get a Literary Agent & Impress Publishers and Editors

Wonder how to get a literary agent? Read onto learn from publishers and editors who share how to land a literary agent, and secrets about the publishing process. Read more


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New Webinar on Feb. 23, 2012 — “E-Publishing for Writers: How to Get Published and Thrive”

This new webinar on Feb. 23, “E-Publishing for Writers,” will give you everything you need to know to break into this exciting moneymaking e-marketplace, and get e-published well. This session will evaluate if you should self-publish or if you should approach an established e-publisher, delving into the reasoning of one versus another. No matter what the recommendation for your work, you will learn what to expect and watch out for in terms of contracts and royalties, how to brand yourself as an author and use social media to drive sales, as well as how to monetize your e-book. Read more

5 Simple Steps on Creating Suspense in Fiction

Whenever you cause readers to be curious about what comes next, you’re creating suspense in fiction writing. Here are five simple steps you can take to increase the level of suspense in your scenes. Read more

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New Agent Alert: Kat Salazar of Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents

About Kat: Kat Salazar joined Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents in February 2011 as an intern for the agency working directly for agency co-founder Elizabeth Pomada. Previously she worked for University of Washington Press as a Marketing Assistant and held internships at University of California Press, HarperOne of Harper Collins, and Wales Literary Agency.

She is seeking: Kat is actively looking for young adult, middle grade, and children’s picture books. For adult audiences, she is interested in literary fiction and urban fantasy. Read more

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Agent Advice: J.L. Stermer of N.S. Bienstock

“Agent Advice” is a series of quick interviews with literary and script agents who talk with Guide to Literary Agents about their thoughts on writing, publishing, and just about anything else.

This installment features J.L. Stermer of N.S. Bienstock, a full-service talent agency with a division dedicated to developing literary projects, where she handles both nonfiction and fiction authors. She previously served as literary agent and contracts director with the Donald Maass Literary Agency. Born and raised in New York City, and a graduate of Columbia University, she currently resides in Manhattan solidifying that she is forever a city girl through and through. Read more

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Debut Author Interview: Chris Pavone, Author of THE EXPATS, a 2012 Thriller

Along with plenty of agent interviews on this blog, I’m hoping to do more interviews of up-and-coming writers (especially debuts) that I like or I think you should know. Today please enjoy an interview with author Chris Pavone, author of the buzzed about novel, The Expats (March 6, 2012, Crown).

GIVEAWAY: Chris is excited to give away a free copy of his novel to a random commenter. Comment within one week; winners must live in Canada/US to receive the book by mail. You can win a blog contest even if you’ve won before. Read more

Writing Rules: 10 Experts Take on the Writer’s Rulebook

Is it always better to show than tell? Do you really have to write every day? Experts prove there’s merit in both playing by the book and staging a writing rebellion. Read more

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