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Blog Post Archive
8 Types of People Who Attend Writing Conferences
I recently posted (at my personal blog) about the writing, publishing, and self-promotion tips that I picked up from the Writer’s Digest Conference East. While those tips were just the … uh, … Read more
The Missing Shoe
Walking home, you find a shoe on the side of the road. What kind of shoe is it? Who is its owner? What happened? Why is the shoe there? Where is the other shoe now? You can use all of these questions or just one to explore what happened. Read more
Maximize Your Website and Social Media: April 18, 2013 Webinar by Jane Friedman on Marketing, Analytics, SEO, Platform, and More
Nowadays, having a simple website or blog is easy -- but creating these items is just a first step. Once you have a website and social media presence, you must make sure that this online presence is working for you. It's a matter ofShow More Summary
Writer’s Block: 5 Ways to Get Rid of It
2. Write something completely different. A teacher at school gave me this advice. When you’re stuck, don’t just try to think outside of the box. Try a whole other box. If you write YA, try writing a steamy scene. If you write thrillers, try writing a picture book. Show More Summary
2013 April PAD Challenge: Day 12
The April PAD (Poem-A-Day) Challenge is designed to help poets do one thing and one thing only: Write more poems! The process of revision may go on for weeks, months, and years … Read more
7 Creative Writing Prompts To Spark Your Writing
Man I hate writer's block. We all get stuck in a writing rut from time to time. Sometimes it gets so bad for me that I can't even come up with a clever status update for Facebook—for Facebook! If my creative muscle is having difficulty...Show More Summary
How I Got My Agent: Erin Knightley
“How I Got My Agent” is a recurring feature on the Guide to Literary Agents Blog, with this installment featuring Erin Knightley, author of A TASTE FOR SCANDAL. These columns are great ways for you to learn how to find a literary agent. Show More Summary
Winners of our April Fool’s “Write Your Best Fake Headline” Contest
First off, thanks to everyone who participated in our April's Fools "Write Your Best Fake Headline" contest. (If you missed it, you can get the details here.) Second I had a blast reading through all entries. For a moment I was really...Show More Summary
The 411 on Contest Guidelines and Formatting for Writers
When submitting a story via email for a contest, how should it be formatted? Here's the inside scoop on what rules to follow. Read more
Make More Time for Your Writing
It’s a common lament: I could finish my novel, if only I had more hours in the day! In fact, the universal chorus of complaint from writers of all stripes seems to be … Read more
7 Things I’ve Learned So Far, by Susan Stockdale
1. Write down every book idea you have as soon as you have it. Otherwise, you’ll forget what might have resulted in your (first) Caldecott, Newbery, or National Book Award. Keep a pencil and paper nearby - in your purse, your briefcase, your car. Show More Summary
New Literary Agent Alert: MacKenzie Fraser-Bub of Trident Media Group
MacKenzie is seeking: In her own words, "I am actively seeking to build her client list and is particularly interested in women’s fiction. I accept queries from new and emerging writers. What I look for in every genre is a good story, well told." It sounds like she generally accepts literary fiction, women's fiction and commercial/genre fiction. Show More Summary
Dear Writers: What Have Been Your Career-Changing Moves?
Want to be featured in an upcoming issue of Writer's Digest? Here's your chance. We're busy putting together an issue about how to "Take Control of Your Career," and we want to hear from you about how you've successfully done just that. So The Q for you is... Read more
Debut Author Interview: Rayya Elias, Author of the Memoir HARLEY LOCO
Debut memoirs are very exciting to examine because a lot of people want to write about their life, and interviewing success stories can help others illuminate paths to publishing success. Today we meet Rayya Elias, whose debut memoir came out in April 2013. Show More Summary
2013 April PAD Challenge: Day 6
The April PAD (Poem-A-Day) Challenge is designed to help poets do one thing and one thing only: Write more poems! The process of revision may go on for weeks, months, and years … Read more
The More You Will It, The Better Your Chances: An Inspirational Story For Writers
... I did this one other thing on the third floor. I’d always make a detour to the spot where Close Is Fine would go if it ever found publication, which in this case was right between John Treherne’s The Walk to Acorn Bridge and Hans-Ulrich Treichel’s Leaving Sardinia. Show More Summary
20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards-Genre Fiction
Thank you the everyone who participated in our 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Below is a list of the books entered in our Genre Fiction category. A Beautiful Glittering Lie J. … Read more
20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards-Children’s/Picture books
Thank you to all the participants in our 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Please see below for a list of books entered into the Children’s/Picture Book category. “”"Eh, Spaghetti You Say?”"” Karen … Read more
20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards-Poetry
Thank you to all the participants in our 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Please see below for a list of books entered into the Poetry category. A fox peeks out: poems Ravi … Read more
20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards-Middle-Grade/Young Adult books
Thank you to all the participants in our 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards. Please see below for a list of books entered into the Middle-Grade/Young Adult category. A Cappella Tanya Jennings Keenan … Read more