Our Favorite Recent Reads: August 2018
LAEWG members share their favorite books — new and old.
August 27, 2018
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Recent Posts
TMI Is Not Your Friend
The devil is in the details: thoughts and pointers for keeping your writing TMI-free.
August 13, 2018
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How a Developmental Editor Can Save Your Book
Answers to writers' frequently asked questions about developmental editing.
June 4, 2018
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Lessons We're Glad We Learned
LAEWG members reflect on the source of some of the influences and insight that made a lasting impression on their professional lives.
April 6, 2018
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What to Look for in a Ghostwriter
How do you go about choosing the right ghostwriter for your project?
March 5, 2018
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No Time to Write Your Book? Try 10 Minutes a Day
With so many demands on our time and energy, how can we successfully engage with our creative work so that we don't squander our “one wild and precious life”?
February 19, 2018
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How to Play Today's Publishing Game
It can be difficult for authors to stand out in today's crowded market. What can you do to reach as many readers as possible?
December 6, 2017
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Query Letters for Nonfiction Books: Get an Agent Interested BEFORE You Write the Proposal
If you're a nonfiction author who does not yet have an agent, you can save time and energy by sending a query letter to potential agents.
October 7, 2017
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The Writer-Editor Relationship
It is critical to learn how, when, and why to rely on an editor's experience and wisdom. Too often what could and should be a beautiful partnership turns into a struggle, for both the writer and the editor.
September 7, 2017
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The Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One
Your author platform can be among the most important factors in determining whether or not your book gets published. But what exactly is it?
June 27, 2017
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How Reading Improves Your Writing
If we want to hone our craft, we need to expose ourselves to the work of excellent writers.
May 23, 2017
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Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
March 14, 2017
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