The Debutante Ball

Seven debut authors. Seven books. One big dance toward publication.

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Category: Culture

  • Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2020Wednesday, October 7, 2020
  • by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

World Building in the Real World

When writers talk about “world building” they mean more than just setting. Setting is where a story takes place. But…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2020Friday, August 28, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Introducing Author and News Flash Organizer Elizabeth Gonzalez James!

It is my pleasure to introduce Elizabeth Gonzalez James, who will be taking on the the role of News Flash…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2020Monday, August 3, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

Launching The Goddess Twins during a Pandemic

Yo, this year has been full of surprises to say the very least. I had absolutely no inkling that when…

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  • Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020Sunday, June 14, 2020
  • by Yodassa Williams

My biggest inspiration in the writing industry

I really honestly don’t connect with the energy of jealousy when it relates to personal endeavors. I am invigorated by…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2018Tuesday, April 24, 2018
  • by Lara Lillibridge

Writing Programs, MFAs, and What to do if You Can’t Afford Any of Them

When I started writing in a serious, dedicated way, I had 95 undergrad credits and three active student loans. I…

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  • Posted on Monday, July 11, 2016Monday, July 11, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Dear Debut Author

Dear Debut Author, First off, congratulations! You have sold your first book! Your dream is coming true! Ahead of you…

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  • Posted on Monday, April 18, 2016Sunday, April 17, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Louise’s Writerly Role Model

I’m a big believer in role models, and I have scores of them. Most are people I know or have…

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  • Posted on Monday, February 22, 2016Monday, February 22, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Dream Readers

The Academy Awards are this week, and that inspired the Debs to do a little dreaming. Our theme this week:…

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  • Posted on Monday, January 11, 2016Sunday, January 10, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Writers, Jealousy and Generosity

Okay, lets just get this out in the open. I am a jealous person. I don’t want to be a…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015Friday, July 31, 2015
  • by Amy Reichert

Isn’t It Time Our Genre Reflected Our World?

Editor’s Note: Here at The Debutante Ball, we strive to give an insider look at our experiences with the publishing…

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Since 2007, the Debutante Ball has been celebrating first-time authors and their books. Learn more.

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Current Topic: Welcoming the New Class

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Tues. 8/31: Lyn says good-bye from the 2021 Debs

Wed. 9/1: New Class Takes Over

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