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Summer Reading for Writers
If you're hopeful that summer vacation will bring more than just a good tan, tuck one of these writing books into your beach bag -- along with your journal -- and let your imagination go.
Find an Agent
The process of finding a literary agent can be one of the most frustrating steps in getting a book published, and one of the most important. Find out how to do it right.
Writing Prompts
Whether you're having trouble getting started or you find yourself returning to similar plots and themes, these exercises and prompts will help you take new directions with your writing.
How to Get Published
Ready to start publishing? This step-by-step guide will help you get started.
Book Promotion
Book promotion doesn't always come naturally to writers: after all, these are people who like spending time alone in a room. But everyone can find an affordable method of self-promotion that fits their personal style.

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