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Acquisitions Editor. Novelist.
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Where I've Been in the Hiatus
Good morning, writers! Sorry for the delay in posts. It's been a whirlwind of a month.
Agent Red Flags: Agents Authors Should Avoid
Since anyone can technically call themselves a literary agent, agents come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some to avoid.
Die-aloguing: 5 Ways to Get Stilted Dialogue in Shape
One of the most common frustrations of authors during edits is dialogue. Hope Bolinger talks about how to make your dialogue sound more real
Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye
It's hard to get a literary agent's attention. How do you stand out in hundreds, thousands of emails?
How to Get 1,000 Contacts in Nine Days
Hope Bolinger talks about how she was able to acquire 1K connections in less than 10 days. And no, she didn't pay them. And no, it wasn&
Christian Fiction Needs More Divorce
Hope Bolinger talks about what it means to keep Christian fiction realistic without forfeiting integrity or authenticity.
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