Publishing
The Same But Different Infographic
An exclusive Career Authors infographic on what publishers really want: The Same But Different.
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Can you quote song lyrics in your novel? Dana Isaacson discusses the challenges faced when seeking legal permission for use.
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Dear Ms. Mystery…
Ms. Mystery is the Career Authors resident Dear Abby. Agony Aunt. Miss Manners. Who, from time to time, will be here to answer your burning questions about writing, books, and publishing. Politely, graciously, and with tough compassion. And then shepherd you gently in.the right direction.
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How to Avoid Legal Trouble When Using Real People in Fiction
Editor Dana Isaacson explores the legal issues faced by novelists who include real people among the characters in their story’s fictional universe.
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The Secret That Can (and Should) Change Your Entire Approach to Publishing
After 10 traditionally published novels and 10 films optioned, Brent Hartinger finds a surprising lesson in the real successes of his writing career. (Hint: It has nothing to do with any of them.)
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5 Ways to Survive a Publishing Drought
Katrina Kittle is releasing a new novel—12 years after her last one. Don’t miss her honest, inspiring tips for surviving years of self-doubt.
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CROSSWORD: Wordsmith’s Delight!
How familiar are you with the nuts and bolts of the publishing process? Demonstrate your cruciverbalist and publishing savvy by completing this crossword.
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Writers’ Master Class: 7 Lessons from the World’s Greatest Editor
What advice did “the world’s greatest editor” give his authors? Dana Isaacson gleans 7 valuable lessons for today’s authors from Maxwell Perkins’ collected letters.
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Page One Pitfalls: Hank’s No-Fail Checklist
USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan has discovered the top mistakes new authors make in their manuscripts. If you read about them now–even if you are a veteran author–you won’t make them on your pages.
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Length Matters: Is Your Novel’s Word Count Right for Your Genre?
How long does your future publisher want your novel to be? Editor Dana Isaacson discusses desirable word counts for different genres.
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WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP AS A WRITER?
Identifying, studying, and emulating the authors whose work and career you most admire is one of the best ways to plan your own writer’s journey. This infographic shows aspiring writers what to look for….
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