One of the biggest mistakes I see in submissions is the book starts in the wrong place. Either you’ve filled…
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Writing children can make or break your novel. I’m not to talking writers of children’s books. I’m talking to adult…
You cannot have a successful career in publishing unless you read widely. It’s critical to success as a publishing professional…
Getting feedback on everything from your idea to your manuscript to your query letter is and should be an important…
It’s so easy for us to live in a safe zone that we don’t always realize we’re doing it. We…
A common frustration (or complaint) among unpublished authors centers on published books you hate. I see it on social media…
One of the most common bits of advice when it comes to writing is, “butt in chair and write.” And…
When I look at a query letter the first thing I look at is the idea. I want something that…
I founded BookEnds 20+ years ago, building it from scratch. When I started I had little to no idea what…
Writing is a solitary and often isolating vocation. Even more so when you don’t have the support of friends and…