Agents & Editors: Nicole Aragi
Superstar literary agent Nicole Aragi talks about what stands out to her in a query, the importance of finding the right agent, and the art of following your nose.
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The LGBTQ+ Literary Resistance
In the hostile climate of the current U.S. administration, queer authors persevere through writing and community building, continuing a culture of resistance and defiance that is radically, emphatically, grounded in joy and love.
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On Trauma and Taking Good Care
Author Jehanne Dubrow recommends rituals to help protect yourself when writing about trauma.
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A Writer’s Home, a Writer’s Voice: Finding Inspiration in Literary Pilgrimages
Wherever you are on your personal journey as a writer, a stop at the home of a literary hero can be a revelation, inspiring and invigorating your writing in ways you might not expect.
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Dismantling the Mother Shelf: Expanding Our Thinking About Women’s Stories of Parenthood
Books centering mothers are often lumped into one category by the publishing industry, flattening the nuanced and varied experiences of this group into a one-size-fits-all niche. A memoirist asks the industry to do better.
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Q&A: Stewart Battles Book Bans at PRH
Rosie Stewart, the new senior manager of public policy at Penguin Random House’s Intellectual Freedom Taskforce, shares some context for her new role, advice for those who want to get involved, and her hope for the future.
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The Retreat Has Left the Group Chat: Planning and Executing a Successful Retreat With Writer Friends
Tired of waiting for an acceptance? The ingredients for a magical retreat are readily available to all of us outside the strictures of a space someone else is hosting—and at the place, time, and budget of our choosing.
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Healing From Helene
In the aftermath of the September 2024 hurricane, the literary community has banded together to support North Carolina residents trying to rebuild their lives and has provided hope in the long recovery process.
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Writers With Day Jobs: Earning a Living Outside of Literature
Freelancing doesn’t always guarantee freedom—making a living outside of the literary world empowers many artists with health insurance, energy to write, and relief from the worry of wondering about your next check.
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Scrappy, Funky, Gritty…Perfect: Retreats Run by Writers, for Writers
Gatherings like the Heart of It are part of a boom in writer-run retreats and workshops that serve as homegrown alternatives to established retreats, addressing a need for kinship, in-person community, and mentorship.
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