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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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Writing Habits and Practices

15 Things a Writer Should Never Do

Former Writer's Digest managing editor Zachary Petit shares his list of 15 things a writer should never do, based on interviews with successful authors as well as his own occasional literary forays and flails.

  • By Zachary Petit
    Oct 26, 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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Publishing Insights

Writing Submissions for Magazines: How to Submit Writing to a Magazine

In this post, we look at how to handle writing submissions for magazines. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, learn how to submit writing to a magazine.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Apr 14, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Crazyhorse: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at the Crazyhorse, a literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Open submission period is February 1-May 31, 2020.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Apr 13, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Regal House Publishing: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at Regal House Publishing, an independent literary press.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Apr 6, 2020
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Publishing Insights

When Should Writers Incorporate or Create an LLC?

When should writers incorporate or create an LLC? Do they protect writers from liability? Are there tax benefits? We answer these questions here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 26, 2020
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Publishing Insights

How I Got My Agent: J.R.H. Lawless

Author J.R.H. Lawless shares how he landed his literary agent, Marisa Corvisiero of the Corvisiero Literary Agency, while getting his novel, Always Greener, published.

  • By J.R.H. Lawless
    Mar 25, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Do Writers Need Literary Agents?

Do writers need literary agents to get published and find success with their writing? Are there times when getting an agent doesn't make sense? We answer these questions here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 24, 2020
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Publishing Insights

The American Gardener: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at the The American Gardener, the bimonthly magazine of the American Horticulture Society.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 23, 2020
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Publishing Insights

ABA Journal: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at the ABA Journal, the flagship magazine for members of the American Bar Association.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 16, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Do Literary Agents Steal Ideas? What About Editors and Publishers?

Do literary agents steal ideas? Do editors and publishers? Is there any way to protect yourself? Find the answers here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 10, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Classic Toy Trains: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at the Classic Toy Trains, a hobby magazine published nine times per year for toy train enthusiasts.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 9, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Do Literary Agents Work on Weekends?

Do literary agents work on weekends? If so, is this a better time to submit my query or manuscript? Does it matter what time of day? Find the answers here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 6, 2020
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Social Media

How to Find Your Agent in < 280 Characters

Author Allison Ashley found her agent using hashtags on Twitter. Here she shares her story and how you can find your agent via Twitter.

  • By Allison Ashley
    Mar 4, 2020
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Publishing Insights

What Should Writers Post on Instagram?

What should writers post on Instagram? What can writers post on a social network that is so focused on images? We dive in and share 10 things for writers to consider.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 3, 2020
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Publishing Insights

New England Review: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at the New England Review, a literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Open submission period is March 1-May 31, 2020.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Mar 2, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Do Literary Agents Cost Money?

Do literary agents cost money? If so, what should you expect? If not, how do they earn a living? Either way, are literary agents worth it? Find the answers here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Feb 25, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Advisor Today: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at Advisor Today, the official publication of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Feb 24, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Film and Audiobook Rights 101

To protect your work and expand its reach, understanding film, TV and audiobook rights is a must. Publishing attorney and Grammy-award-winning audiobook producer Jessica Kaye tells how.

  • By Jessica Kaye
    Feb 21, 2020
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Publishing Insights

When Should Writers Write on Spec?

When should writers write on spec? What does writing "on spec" even mean? And when should writers write on assignment? We dive into these questions here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Feb 20, 2020
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Articles

The Art of Spin-Offs: Freelance Article Ideas

Cultivating multiple article ideas from the same topic can help freelance writers collect more bylines says freelance writer Dinsa Sachan.

  • By Dinsa Sachan
    Feb 19, 2020
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Publishing Insights

What Should Writers Blog About?

What should writers blog about if they write fiction? Poetry? Nonfiction? Do blog topics have to align with your other writing? We dive into these questions here.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Feb 18, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Early American Life: Market Spotlight

For this week’s market spotlight, we look at Early American Life, a bimonthly magazine for people interested in the early American (1600-1840) style of homes and living.

  • By Robert Lee Brewer
    Feb 18, 2020
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