Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable
Is your creative vision on your pages? Here’s how you can find out.
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9 Places to Write in LA That Aren’t Coffee Shops
I have three requirements for an off-site writing perch. These nine picks meet all three.
Publishing Market Update: 2018
Getting a contract with a traditional publishing house is possible, but it is going to take some work.
The Good and Bad Side of Google (and Other Search Engines)
All about the beauty and pitfalls of using Google to research your book or other writing.
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.
When It Comes to Research, Is the Web Enough?
Is the internet today’s primary research tool? Can it, as it did for Weir, substitute for direct experience? The answer is—yes and no.
Is This the Year You Finally Write Your Novel? 3 Must-Read Resources
Is your goal for 2016 to start, finish, or revise your novel? Here are three must-read recommendations for novelists.
35 Quotes on Writing from Famous Authors to Inspire You
Writing is hard work, and no one knows this better than the people who do it faithfully, passionately, relentlessly, day after day. So how do they do it?
Beyond Writing: Helpful Sites for Authors
Writing and publishing are more than just words on paper or in electronic files. Books often involve legal questions, marketing plans, and social media networking.