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Two Writers on Finding a Literary Agent
one debut novelist, one published nonfiction author, two stories of patience and grit
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Save 50% Off Classes to Help You Write and Revise Your Novel
Three of my most popular self-paced classes on sale now.
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The Worst Advice I Got in My (First) MFA, and More True Things About Writing
Plus Writing Residency Rejections and
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What Publishers Do for Authors
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The Psychology of Writer's Block
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The First Thing I Did in 2024 Was Fall Down the Stairs
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Writing Residencies: The Millay Colony in Austerlitz, New York
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How to Pitch Your Book to Agents and Editors
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In Praise of Silence
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Spilled Beans (Audio): Writing Stuff I Don't Say Out Loud
Introducing a new section of The Caffeinated Writer: Spilled Beans. Let's dish.
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The Psychology of Writer's Block
What if writer's block is just a prelude to greater creativity?
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Letting Go of Creative Plans (audio)
on abandoning plans and discovering the book inside the book
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How to Find a Home for Your Literary Fiction Manuscript
and 7 reputable first-book contests that publish the winning manuscript
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Letting Go of Creative Plans
You don't always write the book you set out to do...that's just fine
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How to Write an Author Newsletter on Substack
Seven Tips for Connecting with Readers and Growing Your Audience
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How to Pitch Your Book to Agents and Editors
A great 60-second pitch will give your book a fighting chance.
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The Caffeinated Writer
The Caffeinated Writer
Craft notes and articles on writing and publishing, from New York Times bestselling author Michelle Richmond
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