The Edit Letter
A Love Letter from Agent to Author Receiving an Edit Letter from an agent is indicative that they love your manuscript. They are excited to develop a relationship with you…
Writing
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You’re Closer Than You Think
Practical Ways for Writers to Build Confidence and Actually Go After What You Want Guest Post by Tamara Gilmore There’s a part no one really spells out. You scroll past…
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7 Strategies for Creating an Eye-Catching and Read-Worthy Newsletter
The newsletter is a tricky beast. In some industries, such as the writing and author world, it’s an expected endeavor—by readers, publicists, and publishers. In addition to social media, book…
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How a Revise-and-Resubmit Letter Can Change Your Life
Receiving a revise-and-resubmit (R&R) letter from a literary agent is incredible news for any author. It means they’re interested. You’ve got something there. Respond right, and it can change your…
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Sit. Write. Here. 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less
Blending mindfulness with a writing practice is the mission of this book by April Dávila. After a yoga retreat, April discovered the power of mindfulness and meditation and, by applying…
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A Book Born From Aging Introspection
Guest Post by Author Sharon Diotte Three incentives motivated me to write my book, Te’ora: From Vulnerability and Wounding to Wisdom and Freedom. First, I wrote through grief. My mom died…
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Are Author Newsletters Still Worth the Effort?
Recently, I spoke with someone in the book biz and shared that I was working on a couple of projects focused on newsletters. I asked him what he thought about…
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10 Awesome Gift Ideas for Creatives
A Bouquet of Colored Pencils, Time-Savers, and Other Gifts Creatives Crave You don’t need me to share a list of creative gifts for your birthday, anniversary, holiday, or “treat yourself”…
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Writing From the Heart Won’t Sell Books, But Strategy Will
Guest Post By Bestselling Author C.B. Wilson When I wrote my first cozy dog mystery, I followed the classic advice every new writer hears: “Write what’s in your heart.” So, I…
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How to Find a Great Editor and a Guide for Vetting Them
If you’ve read the story behind Books Uplift, you understand why I require an editor for my work. I believe it’s essential not only to have critique partners, beta readers,…
