While the publishing industry continually changes, it also remains the same—especially when it comes to the requirements for landing an…
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6 Elements for an Outstanding Nonfiction Book Proposal
If you want to attract a literary agent or an acquisitions editor from a publishing house, you need more than…
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Research Agents and Submit a Query Letter: Nonfiction Writing Prompt #33
If you want a traditional publishing contract for your nonfiction book, one of the first steps you must take to…
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How Blogging Got Me Out of the Slush Pile
Blogging for Authors—Lesson #6 For years—as in a lot of years—I tried to land a traditional book publishing deal. No…
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How To Be An Irresistable Client for a Literary Agent
You can read tons of articles or blog posts about how to write a query letter or book proposal that…
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10 Ways to Excite Agents and Editors About Your Book
Every year during WNFIN, I ask a few literary agents to offer trips about how to write book proposals and…
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What Can A Literary Agent Do For You?
Many writers no longer feel they need a literary agent. They figure they can self-publish (or blog) their way to…
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How to Determine the Right Publishing Strategy for You and Your Books
It’s important to discover the right publishing strategy for you and your books. You have more opportunities and options to…
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13 Misteaks That Turn Your Book Proposal into Chopped Liver
If you are a traditional publishing holdout, a nonfiction writer who sees the benefits of having their work produced by…
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