Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire
By Mindy McGinnis
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Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
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Actress & Life Coach Melanie Smith On Moving Past Trauma & The Weight of the Creative
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Maria Riegger with Top Author Tips on Legal Matters
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Alexandra Bracken on Death of the Author, and How Family History Inspired Silver in the Bone
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Natural Beauty Author Ling Ling Huang on Body Horror and Modern Beauty Standards
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Nicholas Erik With Top Tips for Indie Author Marketing
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Lynn Forney On Choosing Survival, Overcoming Trauma, and Writing About It
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May 15, 2023 |
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Vellum Co-Founder On Creating Formatting Software for Indie Authors
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May 01, 2023 |
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Caroline Kepnes on Loving Joe... Even If You Don’t Want To
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Marin McGinnis on Common Mistakes a Copyeditor Can Catch
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Laurell K. Hamilton on Writing Real Characters... and Letting Them Have Sex
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Lynn Ng Quezon On The Value of Critique Partners and The Anxiety of Author School Visits
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Natasha Preston on The Island: Writing A Large Cast, and the Time Suck of Social Media
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Melissa Landers on How Mental Health Impacts Your Writing & The Hit Or Miss of SciFi
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Many Little Irons In The Fire - Diversifying Your Writing Income With Beth Revis
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Writing For Different Age Groups with Kathryn Holmes
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Indie Publishing Success with Alex Lidell
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Louise Kennedy on Coming to Writing Later in Life & Short Form vs. Long Form
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Jenn Bouchard on Debuting in the Pandemic, Short Stories and How to use Little Free Libraries For Marketing
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Isabel Sterling on Changing Agents, Writer Burnout, and Avoiding Shame
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson on Co-Authoring, Writing Mysteries, and Plotting vs. Pantsing
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Mary Robinette Kowal On Writing Disabilities & Book Marketing Outside of the Box
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Non-Fiction Writer Stacy Ennis On Writing to Make Money
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Jessi Honard & Marie Parks on Co-Authoring, Pacing a Fantasy, and Responsibly Writing A Diverse Cast
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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NYT Bestseller Karen McManus On Pacing In Murder Mysteries & Bowing Out of Social Media
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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David Crow On Keeping Memoir Honest, Even When It’s Ugly
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Lorie Langdon On The Long Haul & Hard Grind of A Writing Career
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Dr. Tara T. Green On Black Women As Activists, Performers, and Women With Desires
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Tetyana Denford On Writing The Child of Ukraine and Talent vs. Timing
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Tess Gerritsen On Writing A Series & Pleasing Your Fans... Or Not
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Jamie Lyn Smith On Writing Appalachia & Short Stories
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Angela Engel On Knowing Your Options For Publishing -And Your Why?
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Katie Henry On Writing Humor During the Pandemic
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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R.S. Mellette, Matt Sinclair & Elephant’s Bookshelf Press on Indie Authoring & Publishing
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May 30, 2022 |
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MarcyKate Connolly On The Differences Between Promoting Middle Grade & Young Adult
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May 16, 2022 |
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Fred Koehler On Experience, Inspiration and the Outdoors
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May 09, 2022 |
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Dan Koboldt on Putting the Science in Fiction & Putting the Fact in Fantasy
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May 02, 2022 |
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Kindlepreneur Creator Dave Chesson on Covers, Mailing Lists & Going Wide... Or Not
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Erika Robuck on the Enduring Stories of Women in World War II
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Bethany C. Morrow on the Social Horror Genre & The Importance of Nuance In Audiobooks
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Farah Jasmine Griffin On Race and Politics & How Literature Illuminates Both
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Lauren Kate On Writing Within The Publishing Industry & Meeting Your Heroes
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Lisa Gardner On Cold Cases & Public Land Disappearances
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Discover A New Age of Exploration & Storytelling With Hidden Compass
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Deanna Raybourn On Mistaken Perceptions of the Victorian Age
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Nova McBee On Getting A Film Deal First & Having An Editorial Agent
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Tavi Taylor Black On Fame Culture & Writing At Any Age
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Amazon Bestselling Author JK Ellem On Knowing Your Strengths & Limitations
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Elizabeth George On Keeping It Fresh for Twenty-One Books
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Janet Sternburg on Hindsight & Tackling Hard Family Truths In Writing
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern On Common Query Mistakes
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Lyn Liao Butler on Debuting During the Pandemic & Research When Writing Literature of Place
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Stephanie Marie Thornton On Writing Controversial Historical Characters In Fiction
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Bestselling Author Lisa Regan On Writing The Josie Quinn Series
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Chelsea Bobulski on Implementing Indie Strategies in Traditional Publishing
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Sarah J. Schmitt on Successful School Visits for Authors
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Caitlin Wahrer On Writing About Male Sexual Assault Victims
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Laurell K. Hamilton On Starting A New Series
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Harper Collins Editor Ben Rosenthal On the Editor / Author Relationship
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Saumya Dave On Writing Mental Health, Family Relationships & Debuting In A Pandemic
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Ian Dawson On Writing Fiction From Personal Trauma
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Fading Fame: Pam Munter on Women, Aging in Hollywood, & the Casting Couch
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Mary McCoy on Jumping Genres & Misleading Representations of Romantic Love in YA
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Actress & Author Meg Tilly On Writing Organically
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Emily Hornburg on Debuting in the Pandemic, & Representation of Disabilities in Fiction
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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A Narrator & Author Talk Creating Audiobooks For The Indie Market
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Kathleen Basi On Writing Music, Fiction &The Personal Sting of Rejection
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Crystal Swain Bates On Promoting Diversity In Children's Publishing
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Laura Hankin On Female Power & A Special Place For Women
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Kathleen West on Writing Unlikeable Characters
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May 17, 2021 |
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Robbie Couch Talks LBGTQ Issues And Small Towns
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May 03, 2021 |
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Abigail Dean Talks Writing Psychologically Flawed Characters
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Inclusivity In Children's Books & How Publishers Find Illustrators
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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The Sanatorium Author Sarah Pearse on Writing Closed Room Mysteries & Strong Women
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Fauzia Burke on Building Your Online Platform & the Author as the Product
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Landall Proctor On the Vulnerability of Writing Memoir
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Eliza Jane Brazier On the Popularity of True Crime With Female Audiences
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Ashley Audrain On The Complexity of Motherhood & Writing Advice She Loathes
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Indie Author Len Joy On Publishing Later In Life
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Robert McCaw Shares the Importance of Good Editing for Self-Publishing
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Jeff Lindsay on the Dexter Finale & Return, Plus New Riley Wolfe Series
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Anna Meriano On Writing YA With Roots In A Problematic Fandom
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Dina Brumfield On Tracing Women's Rights In China Through Fiction
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Charise Harper On Her Graphic Novel To Help Middle Graders With Embarrassment
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Richard Osman Talks Promotion When Crossing Over From Television to Publishing
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Hayley Chewins Talks Writing Upper Middle Grade And How to Handle A Revise & Resubmit
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Matt Haig Talks Anxiety, Panic, Depression & Writing As Therapy
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Lori M. Lee on Pivoting to Digital Marketing & Managing Depression During COVID
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Indie Editor talks Pros of the Indie Path and Publishing in the Pandemic
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Kurt Dinan On The Difficulty of Marketing YA Humor & Learning the Skills For Indie Publishing
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Historical Novelist Fiona Davis On Writing the Recent Past
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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LC Barlow on Moving From Self-Publishing to A Traditional Career
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Indie Author Tara East On Addressing Grief Through Fiction
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Indie Marketing Guru David Gaughran Shares Tips For Indie Publishing Success
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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From Film to Book: A Screenwriter Talks Novel Adaptation
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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Indie Publishing A World War 2 Thriller Series: Glenn Dyer
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Finding Inspiration With the Inventor of Pictionary: Rob Angel
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Traditional or Indie? Why choose? Author Katee Robert Finds Success with a Foot in Both Worlds.
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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6 Figure Indie Author Shares Her Secrets to Success
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Mag Dimond On Using Mindfulness To Write During the Pandemic
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May 04, 2020 |
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Dan Koboldt On Co-Authoring & Putting the Science in Fiction
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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Stephanie Wrobel on Researching Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy & the Value of an MFA
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Caroline Zancan On the Editor & Writer Relationship
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Sarah-Jane Stratford On Writing About The Hollywood Blacklist & The Red Scare
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Tom Lutz on The Constantly Changing Landscape of Publishing
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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Reuben "Tihi" Hayslett Talks Short Stories: Get In & Get Out
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Kiley Reid: On Representation of Language & Examining Race in Fiction
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Mary Kole: A Former Agent & Editor On Processing Critique
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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Lisa Gardner: Forensics Research Vs. Reality
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Michael Tougias On Adapting His Own Work For Younger Audiences
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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Abbigail N. Rosewood on Accessing Your Pain For Fiction
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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3 Tips For World Building with Maram Taibah
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Rebecca Syme On Using Your Strengths to Write Better, Faster
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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Think Media Founder Shahla Hebets on YOU-Centric Marketing
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Juan Pablo Villalobos On Writing Tough Non-Fiction For Teens
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Tracy Chevalier On Writing Historical Fiction
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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Manuela Velasco of Tessera Editorial On Inclusivity & Diversity Throughout Publishing
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Kelly Coon On Being Rejected 106 Times... Followed By A "Yes."
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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Debbie Rigaud On The Value of Light Reads
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Sherrilyn Kenyon On Letting Characters Drive Story
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Kelly Notaras On Helping Authors Write Their Nonfiction & Memoir
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Tess Gerritsen on Her First Foray Into Gothic Fiction
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Marie Miranda Cruz on Writing Tough Topics for Middle Grade
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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T. Jefferson Parker On Knowing When To Leave A Character Behind
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Sep 02, 2019 |
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Melissa DeLaCruz On Maintaining Creative Spark Through 50 Novels
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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Writing Tough Topics for Teens with Jamie Beth Cohen
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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Representing the Midwest in Fiction with J. Ryan Stradal
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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The Key To Writing YA Horror: Chelsea Bobulski
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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The Do's and Don'ts of Self-Marketing With Kelly DeVos
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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Writing A Novel Set In the Publishing World with Lauren Mechling
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Jul 15, 2019 |
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Making Art Even When You're Lost with Andrea Hannah
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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Research For The Orphan's Song Plus Writing For Adults Vs. Teens with Lauren Kate
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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Successful Indie Publishing With Aileen Erin
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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Exploring Themes of Motherhood & Sisterhood in Fiction with Gillian McAllister
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Jun 15, 2019 |
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Loss Leaders & Pre-Order Campaigns with Lori Goldstein
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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Writing Memoir Through the Veil of Fiction with Melanie Thorne
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May 27, 2019 |
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International Bestselling Author Jeffery Deaver On Using Setting as Character and His Newest Release - The Never Game
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May 14, 2019 |
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Genre-Blending As A Strength & Writing In Your Non-Native Language with Katya De Becerra
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May 13, 2019 |
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Selling Your Novel Yourself & The Marriage of Business And Creativity in Publishing With Beth Kander
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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Mindy McGinnis On Local Radio WWGH 107.1 FM
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Apr 19, 2019 |
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Maintaining Tension In An Introverted Novel & The Short Story Market with Blair Hurley
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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Research For Middle Grade Historicals & Incubation as Inspiration with Anne O'Brien Carelli
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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Writing While Managing Anxiety, Depression & Chronic Pain With SickBiz Founder Hilary Jastram
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Feb 17, 2019 |
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The Enduring Qualities of Myth & Publishing Without An Agent With Elizabeth Tammi
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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Writing From A Place of Pain & How Process Can Change For Each Project With Anica Mrose Rissi
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Jan 19, 2019 |
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Poetry, Typewriters & How a Slower Process Can Boost Your Creativity with Sean Petrie
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Jan 07, 2019 |
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2019 Resolutions For Writers
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Dec 30, 2018 |
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When To Walk Away From Your Manuscript & When To Hire A Professional Editor
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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Inspiration & How To Make The Leap From Fan-Fiction To Your Own Creative Worlds
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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Making Yourself Write & Top 5 Mistakes When New To Querying
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Nov 19, 2018 |
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November is Nano Month & Writing From Your Gut
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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October Roundup & Writing In Your Non-Native Language
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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How to Capture Middle Grade Voice With Tara Gilboy
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Oct 22, 2018 |
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Portraying Mental Illnesses Responsibly in Fiction: S Gonzales
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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Researching For Historical Novels with Sandra Gulland
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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Writing Without Worrying About Perfection: Katherine Locke
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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September Roundup & Grinding Out A First Draft
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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Writing Modern Teens With Lauren Gibaldi
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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Planning Vs. Pantsing & How Short Stories Help You Experiment: With Kelly DeVos
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Sep 10, 2018 |
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When Your Inspiration Fades & Why Dark Stories Matter With Megan Shepherd
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Sep 03, 2018 |
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August Roundup & Writing Unlikeable Characters
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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Overconfidence As An Aspiring Writer & The Disparaging of Genre Fiction: Lamar Giles
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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Jessica Verdi On Writing About Hot-Button Issues
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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Writing In The Mystery Genre With Lori Rader-Day
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Aug 06, 2018 |
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July Roundup & Self-Editing to Whittle Down the Word Count
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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Kit Frick: Using Structure to Build Suspense In Your Novel
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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The Element of Control in Self-Publishing & Staying Healthy As A Writer: Sara Crawford
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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Write What You Know, How Contemporary Can Be A Good Fit For A First Time Novelist: An Interview with Abigail Johnson
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Jul 09, 2018 |
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How Trends Impact Publishing & The Literary Agent Hunt: An Interview With Rachel Pudelek
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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June Roundup & Word Count Worries
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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Lauren Spieller: Writing Routines.... Good or Bad?
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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Natalie D. Richards: The Complexities of Author Branding
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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Sara Raasch: Marketing Your Book
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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May Roundup & Is It MG or YA?
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May 28, 2018 |
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Bethany C. Morrow: The Need For Inclusion In Publishing
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May 21, 2018 |
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Mindee Arnett: Rejection Letters
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May 14, 2018 |
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Beth Revis: A Decade of Publishing Rejection
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May 07, 2018 |
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April Roundup & How Authors Get Paid
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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Amy Trueblood: Selling A Book Without An Agent
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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JR Johansson: Writing Thrillers
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Apr 16, 2018 |
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Jenny Martin: Write to Write, Not To Publish
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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Randy Ribay: Writing Concisely
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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Call For Submissions! Betty Bites Back: Horror Stories for Young Feminists
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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March Roundup & Taking the Guilt Out of Writing
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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Liesl Shurtliff: Writing As A Job, Not A Hobby
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Mar 19, 2018 |
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Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar & Michelle Schusterman: Working As Co-Authors
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Mar 12, 2018 |
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Tricia Springstubb: Writing Chapter Books
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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February Roundup & Dawn Powell, My Great Unread
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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Rachele Alpine: Know What You Want In A Literary Agent
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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Michelle Houts: The Importance of A Writing Space
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Feb 11, 2018 |
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Select A Story
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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January Roundup & Dealing With Rejection
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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Robert Mellette: Pros Of Indie Publishing
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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Pat Zietlow Miller: Writing Children's Picture Books
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Jan 15, 2018 |
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Alex Lidell: Self-Publishing
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Jan 08, 2018 |
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2018 Resolutions For Writers
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Jan 01, 2018 |
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December Roundup & Tips For A Healthy Reading LIst
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Dec 25, 2017 |
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AC Gaughen: Querying As A Teenager
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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Gayle Rosengren: A Career in Freelance Writing
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Dec 11, 2017 |
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Corey Ann Haydu: Writers and School Visits
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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October & November Roundup Plus 6 Tips For Table Selling
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Nov 27, 2017 |