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November 2024

Happy belated Thanksgiving
From my end of this scenescent world to yours.
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Q: "Do I need a personal brand?"
A: This is a trick question.
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Why year-end "best of" lists matter--and why they don't
Gift lists, top 100 lists, longlists: this is an emotionally dyspeptic season for anyone who's published a book in the past year. Here are some…
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Small things for the days and years ahead
They're all I have for you this week.
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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October 2024

Is nonfiction dead?
Rumors of nonfiction's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Still: it’s a challenging time to sell new nonfiction, and if you’re writing it, you might…
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Have you ugly cried this week? I hope so. (Plus: my thoughts on Taylor Swift's book.)
I mean, I don't *really* hope you've ugly cried today, because I don't want you to be sad, but from a professional perspective, I'd rather you feel your…
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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"Something is terribly broken in publishing right now"
In which I respond to an author frustrated with the querying process (or lack thereof).
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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Q & A edition: on volatility in publishing (and candles)
Thanks for another round of excellent publishing questions--on memoirs, sequels, querying etiquette, and pretty smells.
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Anna Sproul-Latimer
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September 2024

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