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  • thanks Joan for you inspiring story! I've been putting together a book based on my work as a teach, faculty member, executive coach and consultant. I'm feeling that I...
  • I work in film and a studio executive told me this week that they are more interested in optioning toys or "things" than books or scripts. I may start representing can...
  • Here's the info on the 10/12 FREE HOW TO GET A BOOK DEAL PANEL: FREE HOW TO GET A BOOK DEAL PANEL Tuesday, October 12 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm NYU BOOKSTORE 726 Broadway (be...
  • I get asked this question so often in my workshops, I made a little handout."What if Somebody Steals My Idea?"  First, realize, that if you’ve thought of it, probably...
  • Absolutely agree with this Brooke. I have gone from Big UK Pubs - where sure, I was published, but very little effort was put in by them, to self publ. Now with a smal...
  • Signed up for your newsletter! Good post--thanks. My giant ask was for my first novel, BEDSIDE MANNERS. The book that inspired a lot of it (and my life, frankly) was H...
  • Historical note: Sheri Tepper was the long-time, legendary executive director of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. A good bit of that time was contemporaneous...
  • My Art is necessary. But so is money. I am in the fortunate position of not having to work a day job because of a generous and supportive husband. However, this invest...
  • Sorry, Chitra, but I feel your priorities are off-kilter...Book blurbs (whether for your web site or your book jacket) are not about the author and who is important to...
  • Oh my gosh Rachel that is so fascinating and so incredibly germane to this! I loved this bit about the full-page ads in pulp paperbacks: "It was a windfall for everyon...