Interview with Author Marisca Pichette
Author Marisca Pichette is a rare talent. Not only does she effortlessly straddle prose and poetry, she is, by far, the most prolific, determined, and …
Author Marisca Pichette is a rare talent. Not only does she effortlessly straddle prose and poetry, she is, by far, the most prolific, determined, and …
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It’s that special time of year again: the frost is descending, the stores are blasting out their annual holiday songs, and the sweet, steady influx …
If you are looking to go the traditional book publishing route with a traditional publisher, the length of time it takes to get a book …
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When it comes to perfecting your craft, one of the best things you can do is read plot twist books – books that are so …
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There’s really only one way to format your query letter. The rules around formatting are hard, fast, and should be religiously followed if you want …