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Articles & Tips


5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Sold
    A primer for writers on or just over the cusp of publication

Batter Up
    The art of pitching to an editor or agent, including the high concept pitch

The Fine Art of Figurative Language or Cliché: Avoid it Like the Plague
    Incorporating similes and metaphors into your writing

Getting Back to Your Writing by Getting Away
    The art of writing away from the office

The Great Agent Hunt
    Finding the perfect agent

How to Cheat on Your Book (And Why You'd Want To)
    A guide to writing more than one book at a time

Subsidiary Rights: Lucrative Territory
    How to get the most out of your sub-rights sales

When Life Gets in the Way
    Balancing life and work


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