You might have heard the term in various online writing circles, but what exactly is a drabble? Managing Editor Moriah Richard explains. hubs.li/Q013SfCD0

#authortip: When seeking an agent, even if an agent is open to simultaneous subs, don’t submit to more than one agent at the same agency at the same time, unless invited to do so. If you want to try multiple agents at that agency, choose one. If they decline, then try another.

Marketing executive Ben Guttmann reveals the secret to successful campaigns. pwne.ws/3rJtrdJ

#authortip: To choose a #pseudonym, choose a name you can brand for #marketing. Check online bookstores to avoid using another author’s name. Check domain availability and across social media to ensure you can create accounts with that name. Grab them all and lock down your name.

Interested in improving your writing skills? Your blogging skills? Want to become a copywriter master to make a good living on the side (to support your creative writing)? Here's a list of upcoming courses! hubs.li/Q014cTFY0

Here Are the Winners of the 2021 Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards | Book Riot pwne.ws/3LCUsYg

Family dynamics can conjure a myriad of reactions from readers. Here, author Jennifer Probst shares 3 ways to write relatable families in fiction from both our own lived experiences and from observation. hubs.li/Q014H5Xy0

Looking forward to the #SFFPit event tomorrow (Feb 24). Hoping to see some great pitches.

Agent seeking #A, #MG, #YA #FA, #CF, #EF, #FR, #HF, #MYF, #SNS, #MR, #PA, #DS, #TT, #LF, #AF, #PNR #SFFPit. If I like your pitch, please click the link on my profile and follow the submission guidelines. Best of luck to all today!

I saw some great pitches today on #SFFPit. Congrats to all! If I didn’t like yours, but you feel your book would be a good fit for me, please go to the website linked on my profile and submit. #A, #MG, #YA #FA, #CF, #EF, #FR, #HF, #MYF, #SNS, #MR, #PA, #DS, #TT, #LF, #AF, #PNR

#authortip: Do you really need to #edit your book before #submitting to #agents & #publishers? YES! Agents/publishers will reject submissions that need a lot of #editing before they’re publishable. Hire an #editor. Find a #critiquegroup. Seek #betareaders. Make your book shine.

While writing may bring us joy, it may also bring us doubt, fear, and burnout. Here, Mazey Eddings has created a toolkit for managing the anxiety of the publishing process. hubs.li/Q015jMTT0

#authortip: Grab your pen name on ALL #socialmedia platforms. However, when ready to market, don’t spread yourself too thin. Start with 2-3 platforms and do them well before considering using another platform. You might find you don’t need another one. Less is sometimes more.

Publishing Sales Had Small Gain in January pwne.ws/3t5iSCF

#MSWL Would love to see some #cozymystery submissions with unique hooks. Can't wait to see what comes in.

Milwaukee Bookstore Focuses on Kid's Books By and About Black and Indigenous People | WISN 12 NEWS pwne.ws/3iubpHf

Winners of the 2022 Windham-Campbell Prize Announced pw-ne.ws/fceb9

#WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #writerslife #amwriting #writing #writers #WritingLife #write #writer #reading #reader #amreading #read

#authortip: Can’t afford a pro #editor? Find a small #critique group. Seek out qualified #betareaders. Take an editing class online. Find books on #selfediting for #authors. Buy a copy of #ChicagoManualofStyle. Learn proper punctuation, show vs tell, and passive vs active voice.

#moodpitch My day turned upside down. Just getting to look at pitches. If I like your pitch, please follow the link on my profile to my submissions page. If I don't like your pitch, I may not have seen it. If you think it's a fit, please feel free to submit.