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Welcome to the waiting room of our book publishing urgent care clinic. Here you will find our brochure rack of common author problems and their…
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An Unhinged History of American Publishing, Episode 1: Simon and Schuster, or: A Song of Puzzles and Profit
Also ft. a cameo from Warren Beatty.
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The most meaningful gift we can give each other before we start collaborating on your book project is the truth about who we are
Conflicts among authors, agents, and editors most often arise as a function of interpersonal misreading vs. professional malpractice. One solution: an…
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Vitally important things for authors to remember (in aesthetically Instagrammable form)
If I had the skill and time, I'd embroider all of these aphorisms onto throw pillows and then fluff the throw pillows in conspicuous locations around…
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Commercial book ideas in search of an author
You all liked the post I did like this last year, so here’s a sequel: ideas for books I could sell the hell out of if only they found the right author.
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Readers around the world want one kind of book right now (and here's what it is)
This clickbait brought to you by what I learned at last week's London Book Fair.
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My five least favorite painful truths about book publishing
If these weren't so important for authors (and agents!) to remember, I wouldn't be dragging them out and making both of us retch at the sight of them…
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What editors *actually* want authors to do with their editorial feedback
This isn't a hostage situation. You don't have to choose whether to capitulate to our demands or try and negotiate the demands away. Here's what we're…
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How to Glow in the Dark
How to Glow in the Dark
Book publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.
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