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Martine Fournier Watson
Publishing Insights

How to Find a Literary Agent in 109 Easy Steps

Some writers have all the luck, but most writers take more than a few tries to unlock the secrets of how to find a literary agent. Martine Fournier Watson shares the story of her journey through 108 rejections over the course of 18 months.

  • By Guest Column
    Feb 11, 2019
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Publishing Insights

9 Quotes on Diverse Books & Representation in Writing

Literary agent Ammi-Joan Paquette provides a collection of quotes on diverse books and representation from authors and industry pros, plus a list of additional web resources for those who want to learn more.

  • By Guest Column
    Feb 2, 2018
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Interviews

Unstoppable: YA Fantasy Author Leigh Bardugo on World-Building and Having Faith in Your Abilities | The WD Interview

In this interview from the March/April 2018 issue of Writer’s Digest—including outtakes that didn't appear in the magazine—bestselling author Leigh Bardugo discusses finding YA fantasy stardom and why, if pursuing a dream, you’re always on the right track.

  • By Baihley Gentry
    Feb 2, 2018
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Infographic: The Book Reviewer’s Hierarchy of Needs

In his article “Critical Thinking” in the March/April 2018 issue Writer’s Digest, professional book critic Paul Goat Allen shares his criteria for evaluating a novel. Below, find a graphic illustration of his Book Reviewer’s Hierarchy of Needs.

  • By Jess Zafarris
    Feb 2, 2018
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Self Publishing

Read an Excerpt from WD’s Self-Published Book Awards Winner, An Exaltation of Larks

An Exaltation of Larks, by Suanne Laqueur, is the grand-prize winning book in the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.

  • By Karen Krumpak
    Feb 1, 2018
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The Writer's Life

How to Win a Bookstore

It’s a bibliophile’s dream. A chance to win a whole bookshop. Now, thanks to a rare opportunity, you could win a bookstore by writing a short essay stating why bookstores are important to the community.

  • By Guest Column
    Jan 31, 2018
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Self Publishing

Extended Q&A with WD’s Self-Published Book Awards Winner

  • By Karen Krumpak
    Jan 31, 2018
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Writer's Digest Magazine March/April 2018 Online Exclusives

Announcing the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Winners

Writer’s Digest would like to congratulate the 44 winners of the 25th Annual Self-Published Book Awards.

  • By Karen Krumpak
    Jan 31, 2018
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