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

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Tag: second book

  • Posted on Tuesday, August 3, 2021
  • by Lyn Liao Butler

Lyn’s Second Book – Red Thread of Fate

Now that my debut The Tiger Mom’s Tale has launched, my publisher Berkley, is already focusing on my second book.…

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  • Posted on Friday, August 11, 2017
  • by Tiffany D. Jackson

Déjà vu: A Poem

Write a first draft. Edit. Trash parts. Write a second draft. Edit. Eat cookie dough and cry. Write a third…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2017Thursday, August 10, 2017
  • by Jenni L. Walsh

Jenni L. Walsh’s Three Tips for Book Two

This week the Debs are talking about their second books. I feel very blessed to continue my career as an…

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  • Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2017Tuesday, April 4, 2017
  • by Lynn K Hall

Sneak Peak of Alpenglow

This week we’re writing from our main character’s point of view, which is a little funny for me considering I…

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  • Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2016Monday, April 18, 2016
  • by Heather Young

Joining the Hive to Write Book Two

A month ago, I wrote a post about how difficult it was for me to write a new novel during…

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  • Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2015Wednesday, August 12, 2015
  • by Sona Charaipotra

Book Two, WhoooHooo!

YAY for second books! It’s so fun hearing about everyone’s sophomore efforts — and seeing how different the process has…

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  • Posted on Monday, August 18, 2014Sunday, August 17, 2014
  • by Lori Rader-Day

Little Pretty Things for Everyone: A Second Book Gets a First Draft

Update on the second book? You want an update? YOU GET AN UPDATE. “The. End.” Typing that Sunday night, last…

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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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