Here are the latest Writers Market newsletters for my followers to peruse:
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Mystery Agents, Publishers, and More!
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Since we have our Writing the Mystery Novel online course just around the corner, let's look at a few mystery literary agents (and book publishers further down). In a sense, most good stories contain hints of mystery, but mystery novels don't hold back. Whether it's a murder or a missing person, mysteries are out to find answers to essential questions through the use of clues, red herrings, and interesting characters. Click to continue.
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Craft a better mystery novel this year by attending the Writing the Mystery Novel online course. Spend six weeks working on your craft while receiving personalized feedback from a published mystery author. Click to continue.
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I've been so excited about the new Writer's Digest Podcast, hosted by Gabriela Pereira. In this second episode, Pereira dives into publishing in the digital age—including the need for diversification—with bestselling writer James Scott Bell. Click to continue.
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What makes a good mystery? A grand crime? Kooky suspects? Plot twists that keep the reader guessing? Yes to all of this and more! If you've written a mystery, there's no mystery where to find book publishers and agents that handle this genre. The WritersMarket.com blog has spotlighted three book publishers looking for a good mystery novel. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor for the Writer's Digest Writing Community. He edits Writer's Market, directs online conferences, and writes for the magazine and website. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer. |
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Write a Query That Stands Out
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Honestly, writing a query letter is a very simple proposition; the hard part is writing a query that stands out! Learn how to write queries that are unique—in a good way—with the upcoming Writing a Query That Stands Out webinar. Led by an actual literary agent, this webinar shares what to do before—and after—you send a query, agent pet peeves in queries, what to do if your genre is deemed "unsellable," and more. Plus, all attendees are invited to receive a personalized critique of their query and first 1,000 words. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems share tips and funny encounters with literary agents (1:00), important advice for entering writing contests (11:30), and discuss how to approach an agent (and more) with literary agent Carly Watters (14:00). Click to continue.
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I've been so excited about the new Writer's Digest Podcast, hosted by Gabriela Pereira. In this third episode, Pereira professional storyteller Windy Lynn Harris about writing novels, short stories, personal essays, and nonfiction articles. Click to continue.
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Whether you write fiction or nonfiction for adults or children, literary agents are the gatekeepers of the book publishing industry that can help propel writing careers. A good agent can identify which projects are right for which editors, and they work to get the best terms for their writers. After all, agents work off commission; so the more their clients make the more they earn. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor for the Writer's Digest Writing Community. He edits Writer's Market, directs online conferences, and writes for the magazine and website. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer. |
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Publish Your Children's Book!
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Whether you write young adult or middle grade novels or even picture books, discover the secret to getting your children's book published with the upcoming Publishing Your Children's Book: How to Write and Pitch Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Picture Book Manuscripts boot camp. With multiple tutorials from the agents of P.S. Literary Agency and personalized feedback and interaction, this online boot camp will help children's writers of all ages (for all ages) find more success. Click to continue.
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Middle grade novels are targeted at children between the ages of 8 and 12, but the protagonists in these books are usually 10 to 13 years old. They also tend to run 30,000 to 50,000 words in length. And while young adult can include profanity, violence, and sexuality, middle grade should be PG. Here are three agencies looking for middle grade novels. Click to continue.
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I've been so excited about the new Writer's Digest Podcast, hosted by Gabriela Pereira. In this third episode, Pereira professional storyteller Windy Lynn Harris about writing novels, short stories, personal essays, and nonfiction articles. Click to continue.
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Think you know everything there is to blogging? Or do you feel stuck in a blogging rut? Then, check out the Advanced Blogging online course. Going beyond the basics of blogging, this course teaches bloggers how to create a thriving community hub, attract new readership with SEO, and so much more. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor for the Writer's Digest Writing Community. He edits Writer's Market, directs online conferences, and writes for the magazine and website. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer. |
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Whether you're looking for a literary agent, selling your nonfiction articles, publishing a book for children, or just trying to figure out what to do next, WritersMarket.com has the tools you need to accomplish your writing goals.
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Write Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Whether you deal with witchcraft or technology, well-written science fiction & fantasy is full of wonder and magic. Conjure up more fantastic fiction with the upcoming Fantasy Virtual Conference. With several best-selling and award-winning presenters and written feedback from literary agents who represent science fiction and fantasy projects, this online conference is out of this world. Click to continue.
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Because so much world-building is required for science fiction and fantasy, many writers struggle to navigate effective narration in the genre. Good thing Writer's Digest has the upcoming Fantasy live webinar. Literary agent Mary C. Moore shares how to immerse readers successfully and will critique attendees' first 750 words. Click to continue.
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I've been so excited about the new Writer's Digest Podcast, hosted by Gabriela Pereira. In this third episode, Pereira professional storyteller Windy Lynn Harris about writing novels, short stories, personal essays, and nonfiction articles. Click to continue.
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Think you know everything there is to blogging? Or do you feel stuck in a blogging rut? Then, check out the Advanced Blogging online course. Going beyond the basics of blogging, this course teaches bloggers how to create a thriving community hub, attract new readership with SEO, and so much more. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor for the Writer's Digest Writing Community. He edits Writer's Market, directs online conferences, and writes for the magazine and website. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer. |
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Find Success With Your Query Letter
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It's true that a really effective query can help you land an agent, a publisher, and even be used as marketing copy for the book once it's been published! Learn how to craft successful queries with the upcoming Find Success With Your Query Letter webinar. Led by an actual literary agent, this webinar shares winning formulas for your queries, teaches how to think like an agent going through the slush pile, and more. Plus, all attendees are invited to receive a personalized query critique. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems share tips and funny encounters with literary agents (1:00), important advice for entering writing contests (11:30), and discuss how to approach an agent (and more) with literary agent Carly Watters (14:00). Click to continue.
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I've been so excited about the new Writer's Digest Podcast, hosted by Gabriela Pereira. In this third episode, Pereira professional storyteller Windy Lynn Harris about writing novels, short stories, personal essays, and nonfiction articles. Click to continue.
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Whether you write fiction or nonfiction for adults or children, literary agents are the gatekeepers of the book publishing industry that can help propel writing careers. A good agent can identify which projects are right for which editors, and they work to get the best terms for their writers. After all, agents work off commission; so the more their clients make the more they earn. Click to continue.
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Robert Lee Brewer
Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor for the Writer's Digest Writing Community. He edits Writer's Market, directs online conferences, and writes for the magazine and website. Follow him on Twitter @robertleebrewer. |
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