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TJR has done it again!  What a fantastic read by one of my favorite authors. Taylor Jenkins Reid has always … Read More

I honestly didn’t expect to love this book as much as I did! What a great story with a powerful … Read More

What a great noir mystery set in the Swedish countryside! I found this story to be an engaging and thrilling … Read More

This is absolutely the kind of book that makes writers jealous.  If you’re a writer, you finish this book and … Read More

This series is a such a fun read! The third installment of the Phyllida Bright Mysteries holds up to the … Read More

Penelope In Retrograde is a book every writer will hate, because at some point in reading this story they will … Read More

As a fan of noir mysteries, this book is an absolute delight. (The entire series is really!) This book is … Read More

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this title. What a joy to return to the world of … Read More

Coming Clean was an interesting read, and I’m glad I was able to obtain an advanced copy through NetGalley. The … Read More

This was a light, fun read and perfect for those who love cozy mysteries with strong female leads. I enjoyed … Read More

How Can I Help You is one of the most suspenseful books I’ve read in quite a while! Based on … Read More

I thoroughly enjoyed Sick In The Head, so I was excited to give this book a read! Judd Apatow made … Read More

It is absolutely no wonder this book has won so many accolades.  The storytelling is wonderful and I’m always a … Read More

What a fantastic read! I grew up on classic country music, so anything written by or about Dolly Parton is … Read More

This is a great first novel to one of my new favorite series. The narrator, Phyllida Bright, is a joy … Read More

I enjoyed this book overall, however, I will warn you – it was a harder book to read (for me). … Read More

Mr. Bovberg did something crazy.  He wrote a noir/road trip/sex romp story that will pull each and every emotion from … Read More

The second installment of Finay’s story absolutely holds up to the first. These books are so fun for comedic mystery … Read More

This series of books has quickly become a favorite of mine! Such clever writing and well thought-out mysteries are a … Read More

This book is such a gem! I tend to stay away from “chick-lit” or women’s’ fiction in general, but I’m … Read More

I recently read all three of these books one after the other. The individuals in the stories were well thought … Read More

This book really messes with your emotions.  Reading about a fictionalized medical school experience from an author who has actually … Read More

Dear Mrs. Bird was a wonderful respite from my usual mystery reading.  I really enjoyed reading a book with a … Read More

Wanna play Clue?? With just a glance at the titles of the chapters, I was falling in love with this … Read More

What a fun adventure this book is! Mr. Thorogood has created a world that pulls you in, and characters that … Read More

This book was a fun and easy read. The characters could have been deeper, but you do care about them … Read More

Mr. Sedaris’ diary entries are a treasure and we are blessed that he allows us into his world this way. … Read More

In this edition of Word Game Wednesday, I’m asking you to identify famous books based on their actual one-star reviews … Read More

RELEASED TODAY – AUGUST 3, 2021 In the vein of Mary Beth Keane’s Ask Again, Yes and Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s The Nest, Tracey Lange’s We … Read More

Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York … Read More

Sometimes, life just sucks. When that happens, grab your favorite blanket, curl up in your favorite chair, and dig into … Read More

Having something odd happen is always a great way to hook your readers’ interest as well as making writing the … Read More

I love nothing more than a strong woman character well represented in literature.  Even as a child, I loved reading … Read More

When you’ve completed your novel you’re going to be presented with the option to do a print run of your … Read More

In 1984, an American woman is living in Nicaragua under the Sandinista rule. She claims to be a reporter, but … Read More

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK as well as an INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A story of summer, secrets, love, and lies: … Read More

Michael C. Bender, senior White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, presents a deeply reported account of the 2020 presidential … Read More

You’ve begun a great novel.  Inspiration flowers around you.  Your fingers have been flying across the keyboard, words appearing at … Read More

If “The Great Gatsby” is one of your favorite novels, you may appreciate this take on 1920s American high society … Read More

As my high school English teacher used to say, “Writers are readers, and readers are writers.” But writers’ block happens … Read More

Did I set out earlier this year to read the entirety of Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar series, including the YA … Read More

Stacey Abrams is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO and political leader. After serving for eleven … Read More

In our next game, we’re taking famous writers to the beach. As Jane Austen said, it’s a truth universally acknowledged … Read More

This is one of the most anticipated books of the year, and with very good reason.  If you loved Reid’s … Read More

Being released tomorrow (July 13th), the premise of this book sounds so clever and fun.  Don’t hesitate to grab your … Read More

This inspirational memoir serves as a call to action from prison reform activist Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated Five, that … Read More

Danielle Egan-Miller is president of Browne & Miller Literary Associates in Chicago, Illinois. Danielle has extensive experience in the selling … Read More

Hilary Mantel has won the 2021 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction for The Mirror and the Light, the final novel … Read More

OUT TODAY!  From the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead comes another inspiring and deeply compelling story about a young … Read More

Creativity is encouraged when it comes to querying, but there are some basic guidelines all query letters should follow. First, … Read More

An uproarious, moving memoir about a grandmother’s ferocious love and redefining what it means to be family. With wit and … Read More

One of my biggest pet peeves while beta reading is too much dialogue.  My simple rule is: no spare parts. … Read More

This book is a fascinating review of the selfie phenomenon and self images in social media – including our ever … Read More

Once the weather warms up, my thoughts turn to iced coffee and good books. I love the summer reading lists … Read More

The historical mystery or historical whodunit is a subgenre of two literary genres, historical fiction and mystery fiction. These works are set in a time period considered historical … Read More

This “heart-thumping backwoods adventure” (New York Times Book Review) from bestselling author Michael Koryta will keep you on the edge … Read More

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 from Esquire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle, GMA, New York Post, Ms. Magazine, The Millions, Electric … Read More

I know about you guys, but sometimes life is overwhelming.  I think it’s safe to say that most of us … Read More

To put it bluntly, there is no definitive answer as to when your book will be ready to query. The … Read More

An instant New York Times Bestsller! ​​Urgent, propulsive, and sharp as a knife, The Other Black Girl is an electric debut about … Read More

Scheduled to be released on June 29, 2021! One of New York Times Book Review‘s “summer reads guaranteed to make your … Read More

The weather is getting hotter, the bathing suits are being used, and it’s time to find that perfect summer read! … Read More

Every book lover thinks they know everything about books.  But how well do you know the classics? Take the 10 … Read More

About Rita A well-established agent, who began her career as an editor at major publishing houses, Rita Rosenkranz represents almost … Read More

A book blurb is a short promotional piece of about 100–150 words. It appears on the back cover of print … Read More

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK!  From the author of The Perfect Find, this is a witty, romantic, and sexy-as-hell new … Read More

Tracking your writing habits is an important part of achieving your goal of finishing your novel.   Writing daily and tracking … Read More

Winner of the International Booker Prize Selected by students across France to win the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens, David Diop’s … Read More

RELEASED TODAY! In the vein of Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestseller Spinning Silver and Katherine Arden’s national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale, this unforgettable … Read More

Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.   This #1 New York Times Bestseller … Read More

This month’s writing prompts are pretty simple.   Write about what would happen if your main character(s) competed on any of … Read More

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami is a prolific bestselling author whose books have been translated into fifty languages and have sold … Read More

The first definitive account of the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the alarming … Read More

A New York Times Best Book of the Year A Time Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year 2020 Andrew … Read More

Anxiety sucks, but you don’t have to deal with it empty-handed and alone. I’ve got some books to help you … Read More

Every author has had the dilemma of deciding what format in which to publish their work.  These days it’s easy … Read More

A captivating and inspiring portrait of legendary actress Meryl Streep and her work, Queen Meryl explores the fearless icon’s trailblazing roles in … Read More

I finished Loser Baby quite a few days ago, but I’ve had trouble coming up with my review.  Why?  Because … Read More

Many readers are intimidated by certain books.  However, some books were written to make you smarter and teach you – … Read More

I’ve personally edited several queries now for writers reaching out to agents, and I can tell you for a fact … Read More

The final panel of judges at The British Book Awards’ crowned the winner of Fiction: Debut Book of the Year, … Read More

Betcha haven’t heard of this one! There’s a new emerging genre of eco-fiction called Cli-Fi.  Basically, this offshoot genre consists … Read More

This game that you foodie readers are both perfectly skilled for! Americans don’t read as much as they should, but … Read More

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK If your book group loves women’s detective fiction, then this is the book you’ve all been … Read More

Kerry D’Agostino with Curtis Brown, Ltd., received her bachelor’s degree in English from Bowdoin College, her masters in Art in … Read More

From award-winning New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe, a stunning, intricate narrative about a notorious killing in Northern Ireland and its … Read More

Coming Soon! Publish Date – May 25, 2021 A sharp and prescient novel about women in the workplace, the power … Read More

Erik Larson is the author of five national bestsellers: Dead Wake, In the Garden of Beasts, Thunderstruck, The Devil in … Read More

Released just last week!  A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this new science-based thriller from the … Read More

The unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost—Great Circle “soars … Read More

In this “delightful debut” (Newsweek) based on actual events, as a team of male scholars compiles the first Oxford English Dictionary, one of … Read More

It’s the time of year where writers head out from their winter writing chairs next to a cozy fire and … Read More

E. M. Forester made a distinction between flat and round characters. Flat characters are types or caricatures defined by a … Read More

Now a Netflix Original Film directed by none other than Amy Poehler! An unlikely teenager starts a feminist revolution at … Read More

If you’re looking for good poetry that also tells a story, look no further than Beautifully Broken. Purchase your copy … Read More

Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side, an … Read More

John Talbot has over twenty-five years of book publishing experience as an editor and literary agent. As an agent, he has … Read More

This book is the bitingly funny, eye-opening story of finding work in the automated and time-starved world of hourly low-wage … Read More

Searing and extremely personal essays, shot through with the darkest elements America can manifest, while discovering light and humor in … Read More

So you’ve finished Season 1 of Netflix’s Bridgerton and you’re missing the gorgeous Rege-Jean Page…. …and his spoon… These books … Read More

Several clients have asked me, “What’s the easiest marketing I can do?” The answer is really easy – ask people … Read More

Our realities are shaped by where we’ve been, where we are, and where we want to go.  That being said, … Read More

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER #1 INDIE BESTSELLER From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes … Read More

Good morning class.  Today we’re having a POP QUIZ! Just pick the correct multiple choice answer and check your work … Read More

OUT TODAY! From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the … Read More

If you enjoyed The Nest, you’re going to love this warm, incisive new novel about the enduring bonds of marriage … Read More

Megan Miranda is the New York Times bestselling author of All The Missing Girls, The Perfect Stranger, and The Last … Read More

In Last Night at the Viper Room, author and journalist Gavin Edwards tells the story of the life and tragic death … Read More

I hope everyone is starting to enjoy the warmer weather and venture outside more.  After a pandemic year and a … Read More

Four Hundred Souls is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and has an average of 4.9 stars on Amazon from … Read More

Okay, so you’ve done your homework on agents and you’ve created your list of agents that might be interested in … Read More

If you don’t know Jane Friedman, and are interested in selling books, I suggest you go to her website now … Read More

Jessica Bruder’s nonfiction book of the same name serves as the inspiration for this year’s Oscar Best Picture frontrunner. Starring … Read More

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power … Read More

Simply put, this genre is about on-going stories of two or more generations of a family. Plots revolve around things … Read More

Last month, Island On Fire by Tom Zoellner won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Non-Fiction.  Mr. Zoellner, already … Read More

Ready to try your hand at writing a creepy story? These writing prompts are the perfect jumping-off point to crank … Read More

For some writers, dialogue comes naturally.  For most other writers, dialogue can be a real struggle. For all writers, mastering … Read More

Amanda Gorman’s powerful and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” is now available as a collectible gift edition.   If you … Read More

Being released on April 27, 2021, The Music Of Bees is the debut novel of Eileen Garvin. A heartwarming story … Read More

Mr. Jentleson could have titled this book: THE CASE FOR REFORMING THE FILIBUSTER Immerse yourself in this insider’s account of … Read More

I know I’ve expressed my love of Harlan Coben before.  But you’ll just have to deal with it while I … Read More

This month has marked one year since we’ve had to seriously take precautions against COVID-19.  One year of social distancing, … Read More

Here’s an email I recently received from a client: Hey Amanda!  Thanks for your help beta reading my novel last … Read More

Crystal Orazu is a Junior Agent with Context Literary Agency, and she is currently seeking writers! Crystal’s love for novels … Read More

In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero … Read More

Invite your book club to enjoy a warm, incisive new novel about the enduring bonds of marriage and friendship from … Read More

Welcome to spring my fellow writers! Below find 10 prompts that will get you writing about this time of year. … Read More

Aside from being a famous New York Times Best Seller, John Green is also a famous YouTube content creator. His … Read More

The House of Gucci is soon to be a major motion picture from director Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga, Jeremy … Read More

High Achiever is a non-fiction up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir … Read More

Sometimes, you just don’t know what book to pick up next. So, here’s just a list of books I think … Read More

Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is nominated for Best Spoken Word Album for narrating his autobiography Acid for … Read More

We are going to play a guessing game called SEO Shakespeare. What you need to do is update the titles … Read More

Klara and the Sun is a magnificent new novel from the Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro—author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker … Read More

I have a hard truth for you – Many manuscripts are rejected quickly due to lack of conflict. You may … Read More

Being released on April 1, 2021, Adulting by USA Today bestselling author Liz Talley’s is an emotional and heart-lifting novel … Read More

A finalist for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction, and longlisted for the National Book Award, The Firebrand and … Read More

No matter if you’re a Democrat, Republican, or an Independent you have opinions that can create some interesting characters and … Read More

This compilation of essays was not just an enjoyable read, but a real eye-opening learning experience for me.  I went … Read More

In honor of George Saunders’ newest release, A Swim In A Pond In The Rain, I chose him for this … Read More

Who doesn’t love a good revenge story? Click on the title of these popular books below about getting revenge to … Read More

International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant … Read More

The opening of your query is your biggest opportunity to hook the literary agent on your story.  Also, don’t forget … Read More

Calling all Angelophiles!  This is the ultimate guide in British television. This book is sectioned out by genres, has a … Read More

Your characters will take the reader on your story’s narrative journey, so be sure to devote plenty of time to … Read More

This book garnered a lot of buzz when it was published in 2018, largely owing to the author, Nico Walker, … Read More

Often, you will see the type of fantasy made popular by Tolkien referred to interchangeably as either high fantasy or … Read More

From Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, one of America’s most inspiring political leaders, a book about the core truths that unite … Read More

I ended 2020 by reading this novel.  I thought it would be a quick and light read to relax with … Read More

As a mystery genre fanatic, I generally crave a good clear “who-done-it” book where the book starts with someone becoming … Read More

It’s every writers dream to land an agent and become traditionally published.  However, if you haven’t considered self-publishing that story, … Read More

2020 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of … Read More

Many of my clients tend to struggle with outlining their novel.  They have a great idea, but have issues organizing … Read More

Today’s quiz is all about famous first novels! The goal is easy – simply name the first published fiction novel … Read More

4.8 STARS OUT OF 5 ON AMAZON! ALMOST 2000 REVIEWS! In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National … Read More

Governor Andrew Cuomo tells the riveting story of how he took charge in the fight against COVID-19 as New York … Read More

The holiday season is a perfect time to spend time with those we love and reflect on the year. It’s … Read More

This book is the hysterically funny story of two small town sisters, one who stayed and one who left, each … Read More

Many writers who’ve self-published a book for one reason or another get to a point where they want the book … Read More

An adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s 2015 best selling novel The Nightingale is currently in production at TriStar Pictures. Inglourious Basterds star Mélanie … Read More

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover comes a novel that explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit … Read More

Alexander McCall Smith was born in what is now Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana. However, McCall … Read More

Today I thought we would make a list of the best criminals from crime fiction books.  Undoubtedly, there are some … Read More

Beyond the “how-to” of finishing your novel, this book helps with improving your writing so that anyone will want to … Read More

These are some of the drunkest drunks in literature, taken from books that will raise your blood-alcohol level after just … Read More

From the infinitely inventive author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, comes a deeply personal novel about … Read More

Theme is one of those topics in fiction writing that many writing guides barely mention, if they mention it at … Read More

I’ve been a fan of Mr. Sedaris for years.  This compilation of his best essays – both the fiction and … Read More

Despite the facts, you might be asking yourself, why should I care about the environmental impact of printed books vs … Read More

Being released on December 7th, The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson is the highly anticipated book about … Read More

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion, reveals for the first time her life both on … Read More

Megan fell in love with reading and writing from a young age. She grew up to receive a BA in … Read More

Stretch your writing muscles and pick some of these prompts to try today!    Failure: Write about a time you … Read More

Unfortunately, both everything and nothing is funny right now. But sometimes you just want to laugh from your tummy.  Or … Read More

Early on in this book the author points out, “Facebook likely has been—on balance—good for individuals. But Facebook has been—on … Read More

I know that pricing is something that new authors often agonize over, but this doesn’t have to be the case. … Read More

This moving memoir has been featured in the New York Times “Modern Love” column, is a Redbook Magazine must-read, as … Read More

You know how when you play Trivial Pursuit, you’re only in it for the Arts & Literature category?  Well, finally, … Read More

Everyone knows that memoirs are a sub-genre of autobiography and have been around for centuries.  However, this week, I found … Read More

Some people’s secrets are darker than others. Due out sometime in 2021, the Netflix series adaptation of Anatomy of a … Read More

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, Stephen King’s critically lauded, “one of a kind” (Wall Street Journal) classic … Read More

This 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times bestselling history of the Mafia’s infamous Five Families, features a new preface … Read More

What is the first thing you do when you look up a book on Amazon? Yep.  That’s right! You read … Read More

Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by ELLE, Buzzfeed, Esquire, Bitch Media, Good Housekeeping, Electric Literature, Parade and BookRiot. From the acclaimed … Read More

RELEASING TOMORROW!  Auschwitz, 1943: In the depths of hell, can hope rise? And can love triumph over hatred?  This devastatingly … Read More

Our spotlight this month turns to Abaigail Frank.  Abigail joined the Greenburger team in 2017 after interning at Writers House. … Read More

I received this book from NetGalley for a review. The book’s first half was mostly dominated by the main character, … Read More

If you’re in the middle of preparing your next novel, you might be wondering where the ebook trend will head … Read More

This is a list about the greatest experimental literature in my opinion.  Experimental literature usually emphasizes innovations, especially in the … Read More

Coming Soon! Out November 17th!  A new presidential memoir in time for the long Thanksgiving weekend! I’M SO EXCITED FOR … Read More

Born and raised in Southern California, Brit Bennett graduated from Stanford University and earned her MFA in fiction at the … Read More

It’s probably an understatement to say that most artists have taken drugs at least once in their lives. Even though … Read More

If you need a beginning, or a ‘jump-start’, to your writing, then pick one of the sentence starters below.  In your … Read More

Coming November 10th! Featuring his famous literary detective Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland, hero of the worldwide bestseller Magpie Murders, a … Read More

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful … Read More

When writers speak about sentence structure they refer to the physical nature of a sentence and how the elements of … Read More

A debut novel so good, it’s selected as a Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick! His Only Wife is … Read More

“Sell the book, don’t apologize for it, and know how to condense its true meaning to a couple of sentences.”  … Read More

A New York Times Bestseller and longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal, The World That We Knew has 4.5 stars on … Read More

While writing your query letter, you will naturally want include each and every one of your writing credits.  However, you should … Read More

Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift is being adapted into a movie for 2021 starring Olivia Coleman, Colin Firth and Josh … Read More

OUT TODAY!  The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs returns with an intricate thriller … Read More

Without a good plot, it’s almost impossible to keep your readers interested. The most basic definition of a plot is: … Read More

A FINALIST FOR THE 2020 BOOKER PRIZE In my effort to read all books on the shortlist for the Booker … Read More

Happy Fall Y’all!  If you’re needing some inspiration for writing in the crisp autumn weather, check out the prompts below. … Read More

This non-fiction read addresses race and policing with a new and comprehensive database, documenting troubling findings about racial differences and … Read More

Slipstream is a kind of fantastic or non-realistic fiction that crosses conventional genre boundaries between science fiction, fantasy, and literary fiction. The … Read More

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami is a prolific bestselling author whose books have been translated into fifty languages and have sold … Read More

“Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides … Read More

If you don’t have an Author Page on Author Central, but you have an ebook for sale on Amazon, you’re … Read More

Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar has a remarkable 4.7 stars on Amazon from 75 reviews, and it’s only been out since … Read More

Being released on October 6, 2020, from Wednesday Books, Dylan Farrow’s debut YA novel is Hush. Hush is a powerful … Read More

One of the great decisions one has to make in telling a story is from whose point of view are … Read More

Clint Hill was a Special Agent on the White House detail, and in this book he reflects on his seventeen … Read More

David Grann’s non-fiction book Killers of the Flower Moon is being adapted for the big screen and is scheduled for … Read More

Sometimes, it’s comforting to have a handful of thinner books on our TBR pile.  As a loose guide, short novels … Read More

A profoundly moving and unconventional mother-daughter saga, The Last Story of Mina Lee illustrates the devastating realities of being an immigrant … Read More

From Clear Cola to Furby, and Grunge to “Whatever”, the Toys, Tastes, and Trends That Defined a Decade Someone whose … Read More

The premise of this book is as straightforward as it is scary: that a whole host of people (Republican leaders, … Read More

Release date: September 29, 2020 The stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin. Incarcerated teen Quan writes letters to … Read More

Young adult fiction (often called “YA”) is written for readers ages 12 to 18. They incorporate the typical reading level … Read More

Georges Simenon was one of the most prolific writers of the twentieth century, capable of writing 60 to 80 pages … Read More

Ebook revenue in the United States are up 25.0% for the month of July 2020 as compared to July 2019 … Read More

To successfully write a novel with weight or substance, you have to understand the difference between sentimentality and truth. Sentimentality … Read More

“You’re fired!” Donald Trump became famous bellowing those words in a make-believe boardroom. In November, tens of millions of Americans want … Read More

A lady must have money and an army of her own if she is to win a revolution—but first, she … Read More

Fractured relationships and deep family secrets grow more compelling with every page in this twisty, captivating new novel from Sally … Read More

Marketing your ebook on your author site shouldn’t be scary.  You simply need a primer on the basics to get … Read More

Let’s talk about money… One of the key benefits of self-publishing an ebook is that the reduced production and distribution … Read More

Winner of the Women’s Prize For Fiction, Hamnet is a novel inspired by the son of a famous playwright. It is … Read More

A film can bring a beloved book to life, making visible what’s only on the page or in the imagination. But even … Read More

Noah Ballard is an agent at Curtis Brown, Ltd. He studied creative writing at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and began … Read More

We all know that writing on a daily basis is an excellent tool to help writers develop their skills, to … Read More

Which of your favorite literary characters would dutifully mask up? I have some thoughts. Atticus Finch You know he’d wear … Read More

Yaa Gyasi’s highly anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed national best seller Homegoing is a powerful, raw, intimate, deeply layered novel about … Read More

Caste was released about a month ago and already has 945 ratings on Amazon – 85% of those being 5 … Read More

At the heart of any great story is conflict. There has to be someone (or something) standing in our protagonist’s … Read More

So, which is better – a query sent via email or dropped into the mailbox?  Please keep in mind that … Read More

Creating vivid descriptions for a story or character is a mark of a great writer. One specific form of descriptive … Read More

This delightful biography recounts one of the strangest episodes in the history of espionage, and was turned into a movie … Read More

The premise of books and the act of reading them as a dying hobby always comes up in conversation with my literary friends.  … Read More

A few days ago, I posted an Author Spotlight of Sally Rooney.  Read it here. Well now, her newest novel, … Read More

Named one of the year’s most anticipated books by The New York Times, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and more, The Death of Vivek … Read More

I was recently asked to explain the difference between an editor and a beta reader.  NOTE:  I am a beta … Read More

I love to read fiction to escape from reality, but this book was so well-written that it was easy to … Read More

If you haven’t tried this marketing tactic, it’s time to give it a try. Before you have anything to self-promote, … Read More

Experience a revelatory, groundbreaking assessment of the greatest betrayal in American history in this explosive New York Times bestseller. Purchase your copy … Read More

I’ve listed below the top-rated free (or cheap) classic books in popular Kindle categories. Sometimes free books exhibit variable quality … Read More

Sally Rooney was born in the west of Ireland in 1991. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The … Read More

Since Back To School is right around the corner, let’s celebrate literature’s best teachers! We find teachers of all kind … Read More

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