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

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Tag: publishing advice

  • Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020Thursday, September 17, 2020
  • by Ehsaneh

The 3Ps of my Publishing Journey: Partners, Polishing, and Patience

Thanks so much for stopping by the Deb Ball! This time we’re talking about our paths to publication. Join in…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2016Saturday, July 9, 2016
  • by Heather Young

Hello from the Other Side

We’re starting to get applications for the five spots we’ll soon vacate here on the Ball, so this seemed an…

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  • Posted on Monday, March 7, 2016Sunday, March 6, 2016
  • by Louise Miller

Five Tips for a Happy Debut Year*

Keep the business stuff private. Selling your novel feels a lot like winning Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes, Powerball, and the…

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  • Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2015Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Abby Fabiaschi

The Dream-Come-True Part

The sales cycle for I LIKED MY LIFE went like this: edit, send to a handful of publishers, collect rejections,…

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  • Posted on Monday, November 11, 2013Friday, November 15, 2013
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Veteran Advice from 5 Writers Who’ve Been There

On this Veteran’s Day, let us say thank you to all the service men and women who have served our…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008Friday, November 20, 2015
  • by Meredith

You’re asking me for publishing advice? by Deb Meredith

If you’re asking me, then this is my advice for getting published. Write a good book that you’d like to…

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