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Debut Novel

Erica Peplin: On Writing Messy, Lovable Characters

In this interview, author Erica Peplin discusses how working at The New York Times partially inspired her debut novel, Work Nights.

Robert Lee Brewer

Successful Queries: Henry Dunow and “The Fire Concerto,” by Sarah Landenwich Guest Column

Top 3 Things I Learned While Writing My Debut Novel Kalla Harris

How I (Finally) Published My Debut Novel in My 60s Shirley Russak Wachtel

Successful Queries: Sharon Pelletier and “We Don’t Talk About Carol,” by Kristen L. Berry Guest Column

Successful Queries: Julian Pavia, Oli Munson, and “The Language of the Birds,” by K.A. Merson Guest Column

C.I. Jerez: On Tackling PTSD Authentically in Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

A Letter to Myself on the Night of March 20, 2023 (the eve of publishing my debut novel)Jinwoo Chong

A Bookish Cinderella Story: Publishing My Debut Novel Twice R.M. Gray

Taylor Hutton: Prioritizing Fun and What We Want to Read Robert Lee Brewer

Jack Wang: On Recognizing Humanity Robert Lee Brewer

The Lost Art of Boredom: How Screen Time is Killing Our Kids’ Creativity Isaac Rudansky

Salty Little Miss: On the Power of Writing Out of Spite Neena Viel

How My Destination Wedding Led to My Debut Romance Novel Heather McBreen

4 Things I’ve Learned About the Book Business While Publishing My Debut Novel Elizabeth Harris

Eliza Moss: Writing Is an Endless To-Do List Robert Lee Brewer

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