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Young Adult Agents

New Agent Alert: Tasneem Motala of The Rights Factory

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Tasneem Motala of The Rights Factory) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    4 hours ago
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Narrative Nonfiction Agents

New Agent Alert: Zeynep Sen of WordLink Literary Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Zeynep Sen of WordLink Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Jan 13, 2021
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Writing Techniques

5 Tips on Writing a Standout Self-Published Book From Someone Who's Read Hundreds of Them

WD competition judge AJ Wells breaks down what will make or break your self-published book, from cover design to plot construction.

  • By AJ Wells
    Jan 6, 2021
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Christian Agents

New Agent Alert: Pete Ford of Credo Communications

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Pete Ford of Credo Communications) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Jan 5, 2021
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Market Spotlight

Uproar Books: Market Spotlight

For this week's market spotlight, we look at Uproar Books, a science fiction and fantasy publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Jan 4, 2021
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Business of Writing

10 Authors Share Their Biggest Surprise in the Publishing Process

There are so many mysteries of publishing for authors, whether they're on their first book or have published several. This post collects the biggest surprise in the publishing process for 10 published authors.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Dec 16, 2020
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Social Media

Going Viral: Writing From the Hopeful Heart

Author Kitty O'Meara shares her experience of going viral online and how that led to some exciting publishing opportunities.

  • By Kitty O’Meara
    Nov 27, 2020
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From the Magazine

Call for Nominations: 101 Best Websites for Writers

Nominate your favorite website for the 23rd Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers feature in Writer's Digest Magazine! Deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

  • By Amy Jones
    Nov 19, 2020
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Market Spotlight

Cardinal Rule Press: Market Spotlight

For this week's market spotlight, we look at Cardinal Rule Press, a publisher of children's literature and nonfiction books for parents.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Nov 9, 2020
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Thriller Agents

New Agent Alert: Crystal Orazu of Context Literary Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Crystal Orazu of Context Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Nov 5, 2020
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Interviews

Gary F. Bengier: Indie Publishing Philosophical Speculative Fiction

Former eBay CFO Gary F. Bengier shares his journey to self-publish his debut speculative fiction novel based on his nonfiction philosophy book.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Nov 1, 2020
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Womens Fiction Agents

New Agent Alert: Barb Roose of Books & Such Literary Management

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Barb Roose of Books & Such Literary Management) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 28, 2020
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Build My Platform

The Chaotically Seductive Path to Persuasive Copy

In this article, author, writing coach, and copywriter David Pennington teaches you the simple secrets of excellent copywriting.

  • By David Pennington
    Oct 21, 2020
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Find a Nonfiction Agent

New Agent Alert: Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Amy Collins of Talcott Notch Literary Services) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 20, 2020
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Market Spotlight

Sierra Magazine: Market Spotlight

For this week's market spotlight, we look at Sierra Magazine, the bimonthly print and online environmental publication of the Sierra Club.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 19, 2020
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Literary Fiction Agents

New Agent Alert: Margaret Danko of Paper Over Board of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Margaret Danko of Paper Over Board of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 12, 2020
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Self-Publishing

4 Tips for Transitioning From Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing: How I Found Writing Success After a DIY Start

Mystery novelist Robert McCaw shares how he went from self-publishing his novels to getting an agent and traditional publication, including why the transition made sense for him.

  • By Robert McCaw
    Oct 12, 2020
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Build My Platform

7 Tips for Effectively Engaging a Virtual Audience

Author, speaker, and executive coach Dima Ghawi teaches the basics of delivering a dynamic presentation that keeps your audience tuned in and wanting more.

  • By Dima Ghawi
    Oct 7, 2020
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Romance Agents

New Agent Alert: Stefanie Rossitto of the Tobias Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Stefanie Rossitto of the Tobias Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 6, 2020
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Market Spotlight

The Iowa Review: Market Spotlight

For this week's market spotlight, we look at The Iowa Review, a literary magazine looking for "the best poetry, fiction, and nonfiction being written today." Submission period for unsolicited work open through the end of November, 2020.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Oct 5, 2020
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From the Magazine

Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers 2020

Each year, Writer's Digest compiles the 101 Best Websites for Writers. See the complete 2020 list here.

  • By Cassandra Lipp
    Sep 23, 2020
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Young Adult Agents

New Agent Alert: Aria Gmitter of the Whimsy Literary Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Aria Gmitter of the Whimsy Literary Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Sep 22, 2020
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Market Spotlight

Kenyon Review: Market Spotlight

For this week's market spotlight, we look at Kenyon Review, a literary magazine looking for various lengths of fiction, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Submission period open through October 1, 2020.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Sep 21, 2020
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Literary Fiction Agents

New Agent Alert: Ayla Zuraw-Friedland of the David Black Agency

New literary agent alerts (with this spotlight featuring Ayla Zuraw-Friedland of the David Black Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Sep 16, 2020
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