As abook editor, I work on everything from queries and book proposals to complete novel and memoir manuscripts. If you’d like personal advice on your own pitch or manuscript, reach out! Posted on8 How to Write a Synopsis The novel synopsis is a source of great consternation for many write...
People often email me asking, “How do I get an agent for my memoir?” Or, more broadly, they’re looking for representation for other narrative or prescriptive nonfiction (self-help, how to). Often, by the time they reach out to me, they’ve queried agents without success. Just yester...
Finally, if you have scholarly works, I understandEBSCO, a provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, eBooks, and discovery services to libraries, is a good resource as well. I plan to investigate them further this year for my memoir, which I believe would be a good...
I get emails every day asking for advice on getting published or getting an agent. This is the post for people needing an entry-level introduction to publishing. Dear Writer, Congratulations on your decision to pursue publication. Before approaching literary agents, you’ll need to create the ap...
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To learn more about using price promotions to boost your sales and ensure your publication is priced correctly in all countries, check out Reedsy’s free course onpricing books for an international audience. Q: What's the most common mistake authors make when pricing their self-published books?
On Writingby Stephen King is a stone cold classic. This was the book that gave me the kick in the pants needed to go from coffee shop poseur to actual writer. Part-memoir, part-craft advice, it’s as interesting as it is readable – whether you’re a fan of his fiction or not. ...
Want to see how a premise actually looks? Here’s an example from my memoirCrowdsourcing Paris: When a Cautious Writer is forced by his audience to do uncomfortable adventures in Paris he learns the best stories come when you get out of your comfort zone. ...
It has been a great help to me, especially your concise explanation of the difference between an autobiography and a memoir. As a result, I know it's a memoir that I want to write. Knowing that is a big step forward for me. Also, the memory prompts are great. They have helped me ...