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Gabby’s Secret
Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more
Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more
Tag Archives: publishing
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter. You must grab the reader from the very beginning. Experienced novelist Rebecca Talley shares the elements that make a first chapter shine including a checklist …
Posted in Writing Fiction, writing a novel, writing for children
Tagged E-book, first chapter, publishing, writing a novel, writing advice, Writing Fiction
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The Dreaded Rejection Letter
You’ve taken classes, studied the best writing books, outlined your novel, taken a year to write it, and let others read and critique it. You’ve researched the market, picked a few publishers you feel will be the best fit for …
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Tagged Author, Manuscript, publishing, Rejection letter, Writer, writers resources, writing, writing a book, Writing Fiction
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The Query Letter
Query letters may seem scary, but once you understand the purpose and format of effective query letters, you’ll be able to write them confidently.
Secrets to Getting Published
Some people believe there are secrets to getting a book published and if you know those secrets, you’ll soon become a published author. Is that true? Unfortunately, there are no “secrets” to getting published. Those who’ve found publication success have …
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Tagged Manuscript, publishing, Writer, writing, writing a book, writing a novel, Writing Fiction
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Virtual Book Tours
You may think that once you’ve written your book and it’s been published, all of your work is done. Wrong. Your work is only beginning. In the United States, well over 150,000 books are published each year. That’s a high …
Posted in Business Part of Writing, Writing Fiction, writing a novel, writing for children
Tagged Author, blog tour, publishing, virtual book tour, writing a book, writing a novel, Writing Fiction
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