Questions have perhaps always existed about the value of hiring an outside publicist. Novelists in particular—including those who have signed with major publishers—may wonder what this financial investment can tangibly and realistically deliver, especially since book review outlets have disappeared, and the remaining professional reviews have declined in importance.
Read MoreHere are the podcasts that currently make up my phone’s library. Some offer exclusive content or perks through Patreon, and others are completely free. Some are updated weekly, and others, less often. Many of the podcasts include show notes and automatically generated transcripts, so you can read (rather than listen to) the episodes.
Read MoreTo complement the list I put together in January of Twelve Contests From Independent & University Presses That Offer Book Publication as the Prize, here are six more writing contests to consider this summer and fall sponsored by publishers and journals.
Read MoreWant to take your writing career to the next level this summer? Consider attending a writing conference. Some popular summer conferences, such as Write to Publish, and the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, have already taken place, but there’s still time to attend others. See below a list of 20 conferences (and a few retreats) I’ve compiled that are being held from late June to September.
Read MoreIf you’ve been querying agents for a while, you know that finding representation can be more challenging than finding a publisher. You’ve likely been searching for an agent because most publishers, namely corporate publishers that can offer authors a substantial advance against royalties, don’t generally accept unagented submissions. But several independent and university presses welcome submissions directly from authors.
Here is a list of publishers that don’t just accept unsolicited submissions; they also offer what I think is the best prize of all: publication of your work in book form. Some include an advance and/or cash award in addition to publication. A few have deadlines coming up in January or February, but there’s still time to apply.
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