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The Roles of Agent, Manager, and Lawyer - podcast
Luke Sandler
You know you want an agent. And you know lawyers are involved, but have you even heard of a literary manager before? If you haven't, let agent Luke Sandler tell you a little about what each person does when in comes to the book business, and how he suggests...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Agents
Tips for New Authors Preparing for Their First Media Interview - podcast
Faith McKinney
Interviews can be intimidating no matter the medium. It's important that authors use media interviews to concisely and consistently communicate their book summary and platform. Being as polished and professional as possible is equally important. Media...
over 7 years ago
Events
Interviews
When Did You Get Your First Library Card? - video
Colleen Oakley
Booklist says of Colleen Oakley’s novel Close Enough to Touch, “fans of Jojo Moyes and rom-coms set within the stacks of libraries will rejoice.” Here, Colleen talks about researching librarians’ jobs to create her book heroine’s livelihood, and how...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Resources for Young Poets and Essayists - video
Joan Gelfand
Author Joan Gelfand discusses resources for writers and poets, both local and around the world. Writing is a solitary process, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, if you take a moment to start researching your options, you’ll find a barrage...
over 8 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
Resources for Young Poets and Essayists - podcast
Joan Gelfand
Author Joan Gelfand discusses resources for writers and poets, both local and around the world. Writing is a solitary process, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. In fact, if you take a moment to start researching your options, you’ll find a barrage...
over 8 years ago
Getting Feedback
Writing Groups
Tips For Working With A Ghost Writer - podcast
Kathy Ide
Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
Sensory Research - video
Bob Martin
Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. When it comes to effective novel research methods, author Bob Martin shares his thoughts on the ideal way to research setting. He says that the best research method for...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Researching Your Idea
Developing Your Organizational Process - video
Paula Rizzo
Writing and marketing a book takes organization and planning. Author of “Listful Thinking,” Paula Rizzo, discusses tips for developing your organizational process in writing. She creates a to-do list for the next day before she finishes her work for...
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
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Author Learning Center
Bi-weekly, ALC's Manager of Author Education Sheila Manna candidly weighs in on questions asked by you, the ALC community. She's tackling it all — book reviews, writing fiction based on real life, overcoming writing obstacles, understanding your publishing...
over 3 years ago
Author Learning Center
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Tips For Working With A Ghost Writer - video
Kathy Ide
Author Kathy Ide shares helpful tips for working with a ghostwriter. Some ghostwriters capture all that they need to start on your project by talking to you and recording the conversation. Additionally, it's often helpful if you have some written materials...
over 8 years ago
I have an Idea!
Working with a Co-Author
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