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Poets & Writers
Advice for Authors
by, Jill Swenson
October 23, 2018

Whether you are an aspiring author or on your sixth or seventh book, professional development comes with the territory. The business of being an author can be overwhelming for many people who don’t have the background. How can you best prepare for today’s marketplace? I’ve worked with writers on their craft for decades and these are the secrets to the success of their writing and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Asian American Journalists Association, Authors Guild, AWP, BookCon!, Military Writers Society of America, National Association of Memoir Writers, National Association of Science Writers, PEN America, Poets & Writers, publisher''s weekly, Romance Writers of America, Shelf Awareness, Society for Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Writer's Digest
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Book Awards and Prizes
by, Jenna Goodman
March 10, 2015

Awards and prizes can be a fantastic complement to an author’s credibility, marketing strategy, and overall “brand.” The urge to apply for as many as possible is quite tempting. Yet when your book is newly published and you are considering the many choices, it is wise to step back and make an informed decision. Rather than send out of a flood of submissions, make a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Association for Library Service to Children Awards, Association of Writer & Writing Programs, IPPY Awards, Military Writers Society of America, Poets & Writers, Society for Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Young Adult LIbrary Service Association Book Awards
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