Craft Capsule: Breaking Genre
The author of This Is One Way to Dance resists genre limitations and seeks her own unique form.
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Agents for Poets: An Investigation
An in-depth look into whether the number of poets represented by literary agents is on the rise, and how agents help poets achieve their career goals.
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A Letter From a Black Woman in Publishing on the Industry’s Cruel, Hypocritical Insistence That Words Matter
A message to self-proclaimed allies: Actions speak louder than words.
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Inside Publishing: The Book Marketer
In the latest installment of a yearlong series on publishing professionals, four book marketers explain how they use advertising, social media, and other platforms to boost awareness about their titles.
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Young and Adorable: Rewriting the Narrative of Women Writers’ Success
The author of the novel Goodnight Stranger reflects on her writing career and the cultural myths about success, youth, and appearance that women writers must navigate.
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The Future of Independent Publishing: Eight Industry Innovators on the Book Business of Tomorrow
Eight publishers and literary entrepreneurs—Fiona McCrae of Graywolf Press, Jamia Wilson of Feminist Press, Molly Barton of Serial Box, Jennifer 8. Lee of Plympton, and others—on adapting to economic and technological changes.
Small Press Points: Acre Books
The University of Cincinnati Press imprint publishes books of poetry and fiction that continue the successes of its affiliated literary journal, the Cincinnati Review.
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Four Lunches and a Breakfast: What I Learned About the Book Business While Breaking Bread With Five Hungry Agents
An in-depth look at book publishing as seen through the eyes of five literary agents.
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Ode to a Copy Editor: A Writer’s Best Friend
While editing her third novel, the author develops a newfound appreciation for copy editors.
How to Get Paid: Book Publishing
The fourth installment in a continuing series about making a living as a writer looks at the benefits and drawbacks of working in the book publishing industry.
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