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The age of your ideal reader matters. Here’s why.

May 10, 2022September 13, 2022 by Kathryn Tamburri

The first step to selling your book? Find the ideal reader, and satisfy their expectations. Know how old they are, what they want, and who is buying them books.

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Is a small press publisher right for your book?

March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 by Shell Sherwood

Writing the final draft of your book is one beast. Deciding how you want to publish it is another. In 2022, writers can publish their books in several ways other than the traditional publishing route. One option growing in popularity is going with a small press publisher. 

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Publication Pitch: How to craft a pitch for paid writing

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Holly Catherine

So, you want a successful freelancing career. Or maybe you’re looking to be paid for your passion. Whether you’re guest posting or aiming for a staff writing position, there are a few key elements you must include when crafting a publication pitch.  

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What Beta Readers do and how to use them well

February 10, 2022February 15, 2022 by Brigid Levi

Beta readers are a writer’s secret weapon. In the early editing stages, they can add valuable insight to your manuscript before querying agents. But if you’re a writer just starting out, you may be wondering what beta readers do, and when to seek them out.

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How much will it cost to self-publish my book?

January 28, 2022February 16, 2022 by Stephanie Baier

Taking your book from written to published is a bit more complicated than it sounds. You can easily end up spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars in self-publishing costs along the way if you don’t know what to look for.

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Synopsis vs Blurb: Why you need both to create a powerful query

January 28, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kathryn Tamburri

If there are two publishing industry terms I see mixed up the most, it’s probably synopsis vs blurb. Both are very important to the publishing process, so it’s important to know the difference to be professional in conversation, and to accomplish your publishing goals.

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Pitching a literary agent this year? Get prepped.

January 25, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kathryn Tamburri

Writing conference season is just around the corner. If you read my article about how to get a literary agent through pitching instead of querying, now is the time to prepare.

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Breaking down online platforms for writers: Medium, Vella, and others

January 12, 2022February 16, 2022 by Allie Gravitt

If you’re new and trying to navigate the online platforms for writers, it can be overwhelming. Amazon is omnipresent, but the second you join a writing group you hear about Vella, Radish, Medium, Vocal, and dozens of others. It’s wild out there.

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Writing Blurbs (Part 3): Progression

December 15, 2021January 27, 2022 by Kathryn Tamburri

Blurbing, dear friends, is the art of condensing. We’ve talked about what a blurb is and discussed its essential elements. We dove into how to streamline a blurb and build emotional momentum by limiting proper nouns and decluttering our details. What’s left is to discuss is writing blurbs that progress —how to take those minimal details…

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Writing Blurbs (Part 2): Limiting Details

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by Kathryn Tamburri

In the previous post of this series, I emphasized limiting details when writing blurbs. But why do that—and how? How does an author narrow down exactly what to mention, and what to exclude? Limit or eliminate place names The most obvious reason for this is to avoid visual clutter. Especially in fantasy or historical fiction,…

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