Category: Industry Information
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“What Pet Should I Get” by Dr. Seuss Becomes a Bestseller
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This past summer has been full of great new book releases, but only a couple of iconic book releases made a huge impact in the literary world, such as Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman, which stayed on the bestseller list for several weeks. Lee’s sequel soared as a bestseller…
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Adult Coloring: A New Way to Relax?
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A recent fad producing a few number one bestsellers in the world of books and publishing are adult coloring books. No, these are not derogatory images or strange fetishes—these books actually contain intricate pieces of art that are meant to be strategically and thoughtfully colored. Shapes such as mandalas, small…
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Who’s Excited for Go Set a Watchman?
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The story of Scout Finch, her father Atticus, and their notorious neighbor Boo Radley is one of the most well known works in literary history. To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic about a young girl who discovers the world is not always as kind and good as it…
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What is #PitMad?
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Every few months, an event called Pitch Madness (#PitMad) takes place on Twitter. What’s #PitMad, you ask? To put it simply, it’s a fast and efficient way for writers to find publishers, and for publishers to find prospective talent. During #PitMad, writers must condense their manuscripts into a 140 character…
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Top 4 Misunderstood Grammar Rules
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Passive Voice I have been guilty of using the passive voice on numerous occasions. I’ll probably use it a couple of times in this blog—it must be the journalist in me. My editors will tell you how much I love to use it, although I’ve been trying to avoid it…
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#PitMad is Today!
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Today is the #PitMad event on Twitter. If you are unfamiliar with #PitMad, it is a Twitter event where authors post pitches for their completed manuscripts including the hashtag #PitMad. Agents and publishers watch the feed and favorite the tweets for manuscripts they are interested in. Authors then visit the feed of the…
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10 Tips to Help You Combat Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is incredibly frustrating and common, especially during the first few weeks back in class after a break. I frequently find myself staring at an open Word document and having absolutely no idea what to write. There is no simple fix, but here are some tips that may help…
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Self-editing Tips
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As a senior English major in college, I’d say I have had to learn quite a bit about self-editing. The ability to self-edit well is an essential skill if you want to be a successful writer. While having others edit your work is still important, the ability to see the…