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A young author and editor navigating the publishing world

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Ageism in Publishing

How Much Marketing Do I Need to Do for My Book?

How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?

So you wrote a book in 9 days (and got a contract)

15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again

What Does the Book of Daniel Have to do with Teens?

BLAZE: The story of the name change

5 Truths for Every Christian Writer

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

Into the Den

Publishers and Agents Aren't "Chum"

"God Told Me to Write" Is Not Enough

How to Be Happy for Your Friends' Publishing Successes (When you Feel Left Behind)

10 Red Flags to Watch for in Editors

Editors, Stay in Your Lane

Why Are Publishers and Agents so Hard to Get a Hold Of?

What Happens if My Publisher Goes Under?

Lift Other Writers to Be Lifted Up

Why Do I Have to Read Books Published in the Last Five Years?

Traditionally Published Authors Have it Easy, Right?

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Author Spotlight: Kristen Stieffel

Hi, readers! We have an awesome guest today who has set up a positively fascinating world in their latest book from L2L2 Publishing.

Author Spotlight: Annette Clayton

It's not very often I get a chance to interview a children's author, especially from a publisher I absolutely love. Welcome, Annette

Author Spotlight: Brett Armstrong

Come meet this author of all trades and learn about his fascinating and fun new fantasy release.

Author Guest Post: George Cargill

I'm more than thrilled to host author George Cargill as he talks about the publication journey of "In the Grip of God."

Author Red Flags: Authors Agents Avoid

Submitting a book proposal to an agent works a lot like submitting a resume to a prospective company. As an agent, you get a lot of "re

How I Got a Book Contract at 21

From Then to Den: Since I started writing novels at 16 I always wondered how authors managed to get book contracts. Their bios would run...

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Acquisitions Editor. Novelist.