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Agent in Your Pocket: Ready to Level Up Your Writing Career Strategy? Stop Being Nice.

Literary agent Jessica Berg on understanding the difference between following the publishing path set before you and setting your own clear goals for what you want.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/agent-in-your-pocket-level-up-your-writing-career-strategy-stop-being-nice

#BeInspired #BusinessofWriting #FindaFictionAgent #FindaNonfictionAgent #GetPublished

The Space Between (the Shelves): The Importance of Writing Weird Stories for the Un-weird Marketplace

Author Jonathan Edward Durham makes a case for the importance of writing weird stories, even if they're difficult to categorize and pitch.
The post The Space Between (the Shelves): The Importance of Writing Weird Stories for the Un-weird Marketplace appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-space-between-the-shelves-the-importance-of-writing-weird-stories-for-the-un-weird-marketplace

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #creativity #submissionadvice #WeirdFiction

ICYMI recent #writing related posts for #authors:

Why you want a contract for your creative work (even if you're not interested in profit):

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/why-you-want-a-contract-for-your-creative-work-and-the-minimum-it-should-include.html

Why AI Slop feels so "hollow":

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/writing-is-the-space-between-the-words-or-why-ai-slop-feels-so-hollow.html

Value should always flow toward the author:

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/value-flows-toward-the-author-always.html

#writing #writingcommunity #businessofwriting

Why You Want A Contract For Your Creative Work — And The Minimum It Should Include

With two real-world examples

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/why-you-want-a-contract-for-your-creative-work-and-the-minimum-it-should-include.html

#business-of-writing #writing #contract

Why You Want A Contract For Your Creative Work — And The Minimum It Should Include

With two real-world examples

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/why-you-want-a-contract-for-your-creative-work-and-the-minimum-it-should-include.html

#business-of-writing #writing #contract

Why You Want A Contract For Your Creative Work — And The Minimum It Should Include

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/why-you-want-a-contract-for-your-creative-work-and-the-minimum-it-should-include.html

Who Am I? Writing Under a Pseudonym

Author Joe Zagets (also known as, bestselling author Zoje Stage) explains why writers should consider writing under a pseudonym.
The post Who Am I? Writing Under a Pseudonym appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/who-am-i-writing-under-a-pseudonym

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #PenName #writingunderapseudonym

Writing Is The Space Between The Words: Or, Why AI Slop Feels So Hollow.

https://www.ideatrash.net/2026/09/writing-is-the-space-between-the-words-or-why-ai-slop-feels-so-hollow.html

What Is a Book Doula and Why Do You Need One?

Award-winning author (and book doula) Rea Frey explains what a book doula is and why writers might need one.
The post What Is a Book Doula and Why Do You Need One? appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/what-is-a-book-doula-and-why-do-you-need-one

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #bookcoach #BookDoula #publishing

Value Flows Toward The Author. Always.

https://ideatrash.net/2026/09/value-flows-toward-the-author-always.html

A Conversation With Victoria Strauss on How Writers Can Spot Publishing Scams (Killer Writers)

Clay Stafford has a conversation with author and co-founder of Writer Beware Victoria Strauss on publishing scams writers should know.
The post A Conversation With Victoria Strauss on How Writers Can Spot Publishing Scams (Killer Writers) appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/a-conversation-with-victoria-strauss-on-how-writers-can-spot-publishing-scams-killer-writers

#BeInspired #BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #Interviews #AIAndWriters

Am I Allowed to Send That Email?: Author-Empowering Etiquette When Dealing With Agents and Editors

Literary agent Margaret Danko explains the professionalism writers should display to and expect from agents and editors.
The post Am I Allowed to Send That Email?: Author-Empowering Etiquette When Dealing With Agents and Editors appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/am-i-allowed-to-send-that-email-author-empowering-etiquette-when-dealing-with-agents-and-editors

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #Communication #Correspondence #editors

The Writing Rollercoaster: My Journey to Publication

Debut author Lina Patton shares her experience on the writing rollercoaster on her up and down journey to publication.
The post The Writing Rollercoaster: My Journey to Publication appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-writing-rollercoaster-my-journey-to-publication

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #debutauthor #getpublished #LandingABookDeal

From the British Fantasy Society:

In this monthly column, we pose your questions to an expert in a specific field of speculative fiction and the wider ‘industry’. This month we pose your questions about the dreaded business of accounting for creative work to Chris Pitsillides, Director of AuthorTax.

https://britishfantasysociety.org/ask-an-expert-august-2026/

#authors #authorbusiness #businessofwriting #writercommunity #writingcommunity #creativity #creativetoots #money

Your Neurodivergent Story Will Find a Home, I Promise (Tell Your Story Your Way, Even If It’s Scary)

Award-winning author Katie Rose Guest Pryal shares the challenges and opportunities of sharing your neurodivergent story your way.
The post Your Neurodivergent Story Will Find a Home, I Promise (Tell Your Story Your Way, Even If It’s Scary) appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/your-neurodivergent-story-will-find-a-home-i-promise-tell-your-story-your-way-even-if-its-scary

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #ADHD #AuthenticRepresentation #Autism

Unicorns Only: Why Your Agent and Their Agency Matters

Literary agent Sheyla Knigge shares why your agent and their agency matters for your writing career, including questions to consider.
The post Unicorns Only: Why Your Agent and Their Agency Matters appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/unicorns-only-why-your-agent-and-their-agency-matters

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #agentadvice #FindingALiteraryAgent #HighLineLiteraryCollective

Advice For Writers: Know What Your Goals For The Story Are

https://ideatrash.net/2026/07/advice-for-writers-know-what-your-goals-for-the-story-are.html

Media-Savvy Author: Hard Truths About Getting Media Attention

Media coach for authors Paula Rizzo shares 5 hard truths about getting media attention and how writers can be more prepared.
The post Media-Savvy Author: Hard Truths About Getting Media Attention appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-hard-truths-about-getting-media-attention

#BeInspired #BuildMyPlatform #BusinessofWriting #FromtheMagazine #GetPublished

Finding an Agent and Publication (Much) Sooner Than Expected

Not every success story is the same, as evidenced by Becky Jenkinson's tale of finding an agent and publication (much) sooner than expected.
The post Finding an Agent and Publication (Much) Sooner Than Expected appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/finding-an-agent-and-publication-much-sooner-than-expected

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #getpublished #LiteraryAgent #query

5 Reasons to Dedicate Writing Time to Yourself This Summer at Writer’s Digest Annual Conference 2026

WD Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones shares 5 reasons to attend the Writer's Digest Annual Conference this July in New Brunswick, NJ.
The post 5 Reasons to Dedicate Writing Time to Yourself This Summer at Writer’s Digest Annual Conference 2026 appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-reasons-to-dedicate-writing-time-to-yourself-writers-digest-annual-conference

#BeInspired #BusinessofWriting #FindaFictionAgent #FindaNonfictionAgent #GetPublished

Know Your Article Usage Rights

Freelancer Matthew Adams breaks down common article usage rights found in contracts, including first serial rights, work for hire, and more.
The post Know Your Article Usage Rights appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/know-your-article-usage-rights

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #contracts #copyright #copyrights

How to Network as a Journalist

Journalist Alison Hill breaks down how (and why) to network as a journalist, including how to talk (and listen) as you network with others.
The post How to Network as a Journalist appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-network-as-a-journalist

#Articles #BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #InterviewsJournalism #WriteBetterNonfiction

5 Lessons From Business School Every Poet Needs

Author Maria Giesbrecht shares five lessons learned from business school that could benefit every poet creatively and productively.
The post 5 Lessons From Business School Every Poet Needs appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-lessons-from-business-school-every-poet-needs

#WriteBetterPoetry #business #BusinessOfWriting #PoetryPromotion #PoetryWriting

Moonshots, Micro Wins, and the Magic of Book Potential

Literary agent Margaret Danko explores the importance of celebrating wins in publishing and the magic of book potential.
The post Moonshots, Micro Wins, and the Magic of Book Potential appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/moonshots-micro-wins-and-the-magic-of-book-potential

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #agentadvice #agents #BookPotential

Forewarned Is Forearmed: A Foreword on the Things Publishers Don’t Tell You

Author Matthew Betley shares five things publishers don't tell you when you're starting your career as a published author.
The post Forewarned Is Forearmed: A Foreword on the Things Publishers Don’t Tell You appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/forewarned-is-forearmed-a-foreword-on-the-things-publishers-dont-tell-you

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #authoradvice #career #writingcareer

Writer’s Digest May/June 2026 Cover Reveal

Presenting the May/June 2026 issue of Writer's Digest, including the 101 Best Websites for Writers and an interview with Mike Chen.
The post Writer’s Digest May/June 2026 Cover Reveal appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-may-june-2026-cover-reveal

#Articles #BeInspired #BusinessofWriting #FromtheMagazine #Genre

Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer

Late bloomer author Amin Ahmad shares eight thoughts on surviving the publishing industry that may (or may not) be very personal.
The post Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/surviving-the-publishing-industry-advice-from-a-late-bloomer

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #BookPublishingIndustry #LateBloomer #perseverance

I Let Go of the Version of Publishing I Was Supposed to Want; an ADHD Diagnosis Helped

Author Irena Smith reveals how hybrid publishing and an ADHD diagnosis combined to help her find a publishing route that made sense for her.
The post I Let Go of the Version of Publishing I Was Supposed to Want; an ADHD Diagnosis Helped appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/i-let-go-of-the-version-of-publishing-i-was-supposed-to-want-an-adhd-diagnosis-helped

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #ADHD #hybridauthor #hybridpublishing

Why Patience Is a Publishing Superpower—From Someone Who Took 20 Years to Find Publication

Author Laura Vogt, who took two decades on her road to publication, explains why patience is a publishing superpower.
The post Why Patience Is a Publishing Superpower—From Someone Who Took 20 Years to Find Publication appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/why-patience-is-a-publishing-superpower-from-someone-who-took-20-years-to-find-publication

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #debutauthor #DebutBook #patience

Silver Linings Playbook: Publishing Past a Certain Age

Author Amy Pence shares her "silver linings playbook" to publishing past a certain age and how being a late-bloomer can be a plus.
The post Silver Linings Playbook: Publishing Past a Certain Age appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/silver-linings-playbook-publishing-past-a-certain-age

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #NeverTooLate #StartingYourWritingCareerLaterInLife #successstories

What 19 Years Taught Me About Publishing a Memoir

Author Alexandra Grabbe shares eight lessons related to publishing a memoir that were learned over a 19-year period.
The post What 19 Years Taught Me About Publishing a Memoir appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/what-19-years-taught-me-about-publishing-a-memoir

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #MemoirPublishing #MemoirTips #publishing

Publishing Is an Endurance Sport: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Writers About Publishing

Author and elite athlete Blair Northern Williamson shares five lessons elite athletes can teach writers about publishing.
The post Publishing Is an Endurance Sport: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Writers About Publishing appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-is-an-endurance-sport-what-elite-athletes-can-teach-writers-about-publishing

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #LessonsForWriters #publishing #publishingadvice

On Preparing for My Sophomore Novel Release After the Excitement of My Debut

Author Sofia Robleda shares the differences between releasing her debut and her sophomore novel, including intentional changes she made.
The post On Preparing for My Sophomore Novel Release After the Excitement of My Debut appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/on-preparing-for-my-sophomore-novel-release-after-the-excitement-of-my-debut

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #BookRelease #bookstores #historicalfiction

(01 Dec) How Missing Context Distorts Scientific Findings Excluding details reshapes the entire narrative https://s.faithcollapsing.com/lr42q #business-of-writing #craft-of-writing #diversity #health-care #journalism #racism #sexism #writing #cardiology #research

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What are BISAC codes and how do I use them?

BISAC codes are the industry standard for categorizing books. Learn when and how you might be able to use them.
The post What are BISAC codes and how do I use them? appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/what-are-bisac-codes-how-do-i-use-them

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #SelfPublishing #SubmissionsAndProposals #BISAC

(27 Oct) A Polite Lie Is Still A Dangerous One https://s.faithcollapsing.com/pvohj Archive: ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/syquj #business-of-writing #communication #journalism #politics #society #ethics #uspol

6 Things I Learned From Un-Trunking My Novels and Getting Them Published

Author and journalist Randee Dawn shares six things she learned from un-trunking her novels and getting them published.
https://www.writersdigest.com/6-things-i-learned-from-un-trunking-my-novels-and-getting-them-published

#BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #gettingpublished #RevisionProcess #RevisionTips
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Interview With Russell Nohelty

https://youtu.be/4zdXRh_32FE

About our Guest:

I’m USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty. People generally know me as a fantasy author, comic book creator, and professional speaker, but I’m also a serial creative entrepreneur. Throughout

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/interview-with-russell-nohelty/

#Featured #WriteTalkWednesdayPodcast #BusinessOfWriting #Kickstarter #newsletters #substack #TheAuthorStack #WriteTalkWednesday #WriterMBA

Interview With Russell Nohelty
https://youtu.be/4zdXRh_32FE

About our Guest:

I’m USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty. People generally know me as a fantasy author, comic book creator, and professional speaker, but I’m also a serial creative entrepreneur. Throu
https://musecharmer.eponaauthorsolutions.com/interview-with-russell-nohelty/
#Featured #WriteTalkWednesdayPodcast #BusinessOfWriting #Kickstarter #newsletters #substack #TheAuthorStack #WriteTalkWednesday #WriterMBA

𝟯 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: “𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀” 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 -

Early-career essays and talks by the horror master, less about the craft of writing than the business of it. His essay "Horror Writing" from 'Danse Macabre' remains good reading.

#bookreviews #books #bookworm #readreadread #3words #stephenking #horror #writing #businessofwriting #essays #1980s #1970s

Take Advantage of Free Verification on Bluesky and Mastodon

You can be anyone you want to be on the internet, and it's true. I once ran a short-lived social media account for SuperDuck, my pet house duck. As far as I know I'm not a duck, though my duck thinks that he's a

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/take-advantage-of-free-verification-on-bluesky-and-mastodon/

#AuthorTechnologist #BusinessOfWriting #TechNews #AuthorMarketing #AuthorWebsite #Bluesky #SocialMedia #VerifiedAccount

Make Your Author Newsletter Count For More Subscribers

A few months ago, I blogged about what political texts taught me about marketing. And then a recent article crossed my social media feed that basically said that consumers are opting out (as many as 40% a week

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/make-your-author-newsletter-count-for-more-subscribers/

#AuthorTechnologist #BusinessOfWriting #TechThursday #WritingBusiness #AuthorNewsletters #BookMarketing #marketing #ReaderEngagement

#WordWeavers 2407.08 — Is there a person you’d love to show your writing to but are afraid to do it? Why?

You might characterize it as fear.

I know thought my spouse a successful erotic romance writer whose name I choose not to drop, once traditionally published but now self-publishing. We discussed her business before I retired. I said I'd talk with her again when I was ready to return to commercial publishing. Inklings is a project in her genre, a fantasy genre cross-over for me, and I really want to complete at least a first draft to prove to myself that I can complete this type of story. It's half done. I feel that I need a completed story to feel right about "wasting" her time with questions and requesting advice. I want to be able to quickly act upon what I will have learned.

Some aspects of the story are proving hard.

No pun intended. 😉

[Author retains copyright (c)2024 R.S.]

#BoostingIsSharing and #CommentingIsCool

#writing #romance #fantasy #fiction #writer #writers #author #writingcommunity #writersOfMastodon #writingLife #business #businessOfWriting
#RSdiscussion
#RSstory #RSInklingsStory

Try This Simple Trick To Determine Reliable Service

I like to think of the help desk for any organization kind of like car insurance. You sure hope you never need it (them), but if you do, you want them to take care of you. When the technology is powering your business, you need it to be extra reliabl

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/try-this-simple-trick-to-determine-reliable-service/

#BusinessOfWriting #TechThursday #CustomerService #HelpDesk #reliability #TechSupport #technology

Authors Should Care About The 2023 Hugo Awards

A report was recently released on File770 and the Genre Grapevine that begins to hint at what happened with eligible works being left off the 2023 Hugo Awards ballot. At best it looks like the committee exercised self-censorsh

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/authors-should-care-about-the-2023-hugo-awards/

#BusinessOfWriting #TechNews #ThoughtsAboutTheBusiness #BookBans #censorship #China #Florida #FreedomOfSpeech #HugoAwards #Missouri

Think you’re bad at marketing? I don’t think so.

When I talk with authors, whether it's for #WriteTalkWednesday or just in community, one of the things nearly everyone says is "I'm bad at marketing." And it's true for many writers, heck many people in general, promoting our work and tootin

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/think-youre-bad-at-marketing-i-dont-think-so/

#BusinessOfWriting #ThoughtsAboutTheBusiness #WritingLife #BookPromotion #marketing #mindset #WriteTalkWednesday

The Fallacy of a One Size Fits All Publishing Paradigm

If you listen to those who bill themselves as experts, they'll tell you that there's one way to make it as an author. There are groups which tell you that if you produce a certain number of books, you'll be making a five-figure income. They'll talk about things

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/the-fallacy-of-a-one-size-fits-all-publishing-paradigm/

#BusinessOfWriting #WritingLife #MentalHealth #PublishingParadigm #RapidRelease

NPR has shown that it’s okay to leave X

I admit that I've been hesitant to leave X. I'm also not going to lie that I've been advocating for it, and I believe that if you remain active on the platform then you're indirectly supporting the hate and hatred that seems to have taken over the platform. But also, I get it. You have a certain n

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/npr-has-shown-that-its-okay-to-leave-x/

#BusinessOfWriting #TechNews #TechThursday #NPR #SocialMedia #twitter #X

Simple Ways For Authors to Add Value to Their Newsletters

Recently I read an excellent email from a solopreneur about the best way to market through newsletters without annoying or bombarding the recipients. It was so refreshing to hear this "BNP" (big name person) say what I'd had been thinking and articulating what drives me to unsubscribe

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/simple-ways-for-authors-to-add-value-to-their-newsletters/

#BusinessOfWriting #AuthorNewsletters #newsletters

How To Decide Which Social Media Platforms to Use

With the recent news that X/Twitter is looking to charge all users a monthly fee; therefore, putting every single account behind a paywall, once again people are looking to recalibrate their social media strategy. Numerous Twitter competitors have popped up, th

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/how-to-decide-which-social-media-platforms-to-use/

#BusinessOfWriting #ThoughtsAboutTheBusiness #BookMarketing #MastodonMigration #twitter #X

Why You Can’t Fail At Publishing

A newsletter hit my inbox a few days ago. The subject line? Why you've already failed at publishing. I looked at it, checked to be sure if I've read it correctly (I had!), blinked a couple of times, and thought "well that was a choice for a headline." And then I got mad.

There are a

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/why-you-cant-fail-at-publishing/

#AuthorCoaching #BusinessOfWriting #AuthorCoach #creativity #mindset #PositiveMindset #resilience

Twitter is removing the ability to block. Here’s what it means.

An August 18th Tweet (Xeet?) from the current owner of Twitter/X confirmed what we'd all feared. Blocking would be taken away as a feature, further allowing Twitter/X to platform hate and spew propaganda at its remaining users. As a personal and a business decision, I'd a

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/twitter-is-removing-the-ability-to-block-heres-what-it-means/

#BusinessOfWriting #TechNews #BookPromotion #twitter

Alternatives to Patreon That Give You Control

Recently Patreon screwed over a bunch of its creators. I know that's a harsh thing to say, but it's true. Due to their desire to transfer their billing from California to Ireland (which is well known for beneficial corporate tax rates), many recurring membe

https://eponaauthorsolutions.com/alternatives-to-patreon-that-give-you-control/

#BusinessOfWriting #TechNews #Crowdfunding #MembershipSites #Patreon #ReaderSupport #SubscriptionSites

I’m taking a course called Lit Mag Love. I started it two years ago but had to withdraw for reasons beyond my control. Glad to be back into it. I hope to learn how to increase my acceptance rate and become more efficient and organized. https://rachelthompson.co/litmaglove/ #LitMag #LitMags #WritingCommunity #BusinessOfWriting

Much truth in this analysis

#bookstodon @bookstodon
#writing #Writingcommunity #authoring #authorincomes #businessofwriting #social #birdsite #beesite #mastodon

https://terribleminds.com/ramble/2023/02/03/the-state-of-social-media-as-it-pertains-to-writers-in-particular/