The most common red flags I see in nonfiction book proposals by otherwise qualified authorsThese things aren't just unnecessary; they indicate to me that an author is still focused on meeting their own emotional needs and hasn't thought enough…
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The most common red flags I see in nonfiction book proposals by otherwise qualified authors
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In the unlikely event of a water landing, DO NOT INFLATE YOUR LIFE JACKET WHILE YOU ARE STILL INSIDE THE PLANE.Forget that stupid "put on your own oxygen mask" cliché. Please allow me to turn over your seat-back safety card and point out the TRULY useful metaphor…
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In the unlikely event of a water landing, DO NOT INFLATE YOUR LIFE JACKET WHILE YOU ARE STILL INSIDE THE PLANE.
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"My editor [or agent] is taking FOREVER with my edits. They keep making and breaking promises about when they'll be done with their notes…This is the single most common, gnarly professional conflict that comes up in book publishing. If you're an author stuck in it right now, here's the…
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"My editor [or agent] is taking FOREVER with my edits. They keep making and breaking promises about when they'll be done with their notes. What the f*ck?"
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The best book for learning how to communicate with publishing professionals....is unfortunately also a 43-year-old classic on how to parent…You must read HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK if you want to be a Good Art Friend (and effective publishing communicator).
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The best book for learning how to communicate with publishing professionals....is unfortunately also a 43-year-old classic on how to parent small children
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