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The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers: Small Presses, book contests, university presses, and independent publishers for unagented authors
Have you tried and failed to find a literary agent? Grown tired of pitch sessions and query letters? The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers lists over 350 small presses, book contests, university presses, and independent publishers that take “unagented” submissions. This book is for you if you have: finished writing your book; given […]
Ten Questions for Nancy Poling
by Marylee MacDonald in For Writers Ready to Publish, Ten Questions
An editorial service for new writers provides thorough and affordable feedback.
Ten Questions for Gail Aldwin
by Marylee MacDonald in For Readers, Ten Questions
In this column I’m asking subscribers to share their knowledge about writing, publishing, and marketing their books. I’m calling it “Ten Questions.” Thank you, Gail Aldwin, for sharing your insights about what it takes to get a book into print. – Marylee MacDonald Author Tip: “I follow a three-act structure to avoid narrative dead ends […]
A Road Map for Writers and Authors: Part 1
by Marylee MacDonald in For Beginning Writers, For Writers Ready to Publish
Are you a writer, or are you an author? Here’s the difference. A writer has one story to tell, and although it may take years to finish a book, a writer will feel content when that book is done. An author–someone who aspires to have a career as a creative person–will feel driven to learn […]
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