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5 Essential Book Pitches

Posted by Our Special Guest | May 6, 2019 | Publishing

Your book needs more than just an elevator pitch. It needs these other types of pitches as well.

Writing Real News vs. Mystery Fiction: When a Reporter Gets to Make Stuff Up

Posted by Our Special Guest | Apr 22, 2019 | Mystery

When reporter RG Belsky gets to make stuff up as a mystery writer, he finds similarities between fiction writing and journalism — starting with these 6 lessons.

How to Find the Time to Write

Posted by Our Special Guest | Apr 17, 2019 | Life

Most successful authors are juggling multiple demands on their time and attention. Here are a few tips to help you finish a book project in the shadow of larger demands.

Before Pressing “Send”: 7 Steps to Ready Your Novel for Your Agent

Posted by Our Special Guest | Apr 10, 2019 | Publishing

You’re ready to send your manuscript to your agent. Or not. Take these 7 steps first, says Jennifer S. Brown.

Finding Wonder in a Writers Group

Posted by Our Special Guest | Apr 3, 2019 | Life

Skeptical novelist Claire Needell dismissed writers groups. She didn’t want to hear what anyone else had to say about her work…until the day came when she needed to.