Leather Bound Words Agency Closes
Leather Bound Words, a newer agency based in St. Louis that focused on nonfiction books, has closed, according to its Web site.
See the Web site to see the closure notice.
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WDU Presents: 7 New WDU Courses, a Chance at Publication, and More!
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Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Chasing Trends
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Lessons Learned From Self-Publishing My Picture Book
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Crown of Sonnets: Poetic Forms
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25 Ways Reflective Writing Can Help You Grow as a Writer (And as a Person)
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Plot Twist Story Prompts: Being Followed
Every good story needs a nice (or not so nice) turn or two to keep it interesting. This week, let your character know they're being followed.