How I (Finally) Published My Debut Novel in My 60s

Author Shirley Russak Wachtel shares how she published her debut novel just south of turning 70 after a lifetime of writing.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-i-finally-published-my-debut-novel-in-my-60s

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #DebutNovel #debutnovelists #perseverance
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Successful Queries: Sharon Pelletier and “We Don’t Talk About Carol,” by Kristen L. Berry

Find Kristen L. Berry’s successful query to agent Sharon Pelletier for her debut novel "We Don't Talk About Carol."…
https://www.writersdigest.com/successful-queries-sharon-pelletier-and-we-dont-talk-about-carol-by-kristen-l-berry

#GetPublished #WriteMyQuery #DebutNovel #successfulqueries #UpmarketQueries
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Her Kind: A Writer’s Personal Comps

Author Jen Michalski shares her difficulty with writing comps for her novel and discusses books that elicited a response.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/her-kind-a-writers-personal-comps

#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #CompTitles #inspiration
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Indie Author Spotlight: David Viergutz

Indie horror writer David Viergutz shares his perspective on the flexibility and speed of the indie publishing world.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/indie-author-spotlight-david-viergutz

#BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished #Interviews #SelfPublishing
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An Honest Review of the Medium Publishing Platform Article Market

Freelance tech writer Matthew Adams recently decided to give the Medium Publishing Platform a try to see if it's a viable market for writers.
https://www.writersdigest.com/an-honest-review-of-the-medium-publishing-platform-article-market

#FreelanceWriting #GetPublished #SellMyWork #FreelanceTips #platform
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Breaking Out: Adam Oyebanji

WD uses affiliate links. We first connected with Adam Oyebanji during his debut novel’s publication and featured him in our March/April 2024′s Breaking In column. Now that his next publication is...
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https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-adam-oyebanji

#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished #Interviews
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The Copywriter as a CMO

Author and copywriter Robert W. Bly explains how client expectations of copywriters (and the services they offer) has evolved with media.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-copywriter-as-a-cmo

#BuildMyPlatform #GetPublished #Marketing #Copywriter #copywriting
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How to Handle the Necessity of Negative Reviews

Author Ursula Werner discusses how to handle negative reviews and even shares why they may be a necessity for writers.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-handle-the-necessity-of-negative-reviews

#BeInspired #GetPublished #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #bookreviews
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Losing Your Champions Amidst Success

Author Sandra Proudman shares her experience of losing her agent and editor (more than once) and how she persevered to publish her novel.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/losing-your-champions-amidst-success

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #publishingprocess #workingwithagents #workingwitheditors
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Breaking Out: Neely Tubati Alexander

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Neely Tubati Alexander to discuss her latest release, Courtroom Drama, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-neely-tubati-alexander

#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished #Interviews
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The Truth in the Telling: Metabolizing Addiction and Trauma Through Fiction

Award-winning author Jessica Guerrieri discusses the appeal and benefit of writing and reading fiction that deals with addiction and trauma.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-truth-in-the-telling-metabolizing-addiction-and-trauma-through-fiction

#Audiobooks #GetPublished #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #Addiction
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Picturing Success: A Guide to Crafting Picture Books and Landing Agents

Author Alyssa Reynoso-Morris breaks down the process of crafting picture books and then landing a literary agent for your project.
https://www.writersdigest.com/picturing-success-a-guide-to-crafting-picture-books-and-landing-agents

#Childrens #FindaFictionAgent #Genre #GetPublished #WriteBetterFiction
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Successful Queries: Julian Pavia, Oli Munson, and “The Language of the Birds,” by K.A. Merson

Find agent Oli Munson’s successful query to editor Julian Pavia for author K.A. Merson's debut novel, The Language of the Birds.
https://www.writersdigest.com/successful-queries-julian-pavia-oli-munson-and-the-language-of-the-birds-by-k-a-merson

#GetPublished #WriteMyQuery #DebutNovel #MysteryQueries #queryletter
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New Agent Alert: Jess Gilbert of D4EO

Literary agent alerts (this one features Jess Gilbert of D4EO) are great opportunities for writers because each agent is building their list.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/new-agent-alert-jess-gilbert-of-d4eo

#FantasyAgents #FindaFictionAgent #GetPublished #MysteryAgents #RomanceAgents
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How to Write a Great Overview for Your Book Proposal

Award-winning author and podcaster Debra Eckerling breaks down how to write a great overview for your book proposal.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-write-a-great-overview-for-your-book-proposal

#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #bookproposals #NonfictionBookProposals #Overview
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Breaking Out: Lauren J. A. Bear

WD reconnected with former Breaking In author Lauren J. A. Bear to discuss her latest release, Mother of Rome, and what she’s learned since releasing her debut novel.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/breaking-out-lauren-j-a-bear

#BeInspired #BreakingInWritersDigest #GetPublished #Interviews #authorinterivew
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From Family Tradition to Global Self-Published Sensation: The 20-Year Journey of The Elf on the Shelf

Founder and Chief Creative Chanda A. Bell of The Lumistella Company shares the 20-year journey of The Elf on the Shelf story and phenomenon.
https://www.writersdigest.com/from-family-tradition-to-global-self-published-sensation-the-20-year-journey-of-the-elf-on-the-shelf

#GetPublished #SelfPublishing #brand #Branding #marketingstrategies
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Media-Savvy Author: Organizing Your Agent Querying Process

Productivity expert and media-trainer to authors Paula Rizzo offers 5 tips to help organize your search for the right literary agent.
The post Media-Savvy Author: Organizing Your Agent Querying Process appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-organizing-your-agent-querying-process

#GetPublished #SubmissionsAndProposals #WriteMyQuery #HowToQuery #query
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8 Steps for Courting Repeat Clients as a Freelance Writer

Freelance writer Debra Johanyak shares eight steps for courting repeat clients as a freelancer, from staying on task to being courteous.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/8-steps-for-courting-repeat-clients-as-a-freelance-writer

#FreelanceWriting #GetPublished #SellMyWork #clients #FreelanceWriter
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When Pantsing Pays Off for Writers

Freelancer Chris Saunders, who usually plots his fiction, shares how he was able to pants his way to a byline and payday.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/when-pantsing-pays-off-for-writers

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