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The Next Novelist The Next Novelist gives readers the power to choose which aspiring authors get their big break and which books should hit the shelves.

The Next Novelist is a Cambridge, MA based company aiming to give readers the power to determine what books should be published instead of large publishing houses. Every year, authors write tens of thousands of books, but most of them will never gain broader readership because publishing houses determine they're not worthy.

Agents reveal their query letter pet peeves: http://ow.ly/sDaeu via
01/19/2014

Agents reveal their query letter pet peeves: http://ow.ly/sDaeu via

By Chuck Sambuchino Ready to send your book out and contact agents? The last thing you want to do is to rush that submission out the door and hurt...

Should publishers change their goal?  Is their selectivity "advancing culture" or "self-defeating" their own aims?  http...
01/18/2014

Should publishers change their goal? Is their selectivity "advancing culture" or "self-defeating" their own aims? http://ow.ly/sB0c9

Self-publishing sees traditional publishing as in denial about what readers want. But the problem isn't self-abnegation, it's capacity and mission.

"I think one can be more honest in fiction than in a memoir" :  interviews author Akhil Sharma... http://ow.ly/syDkF
01/17/2014

"I think one can be more honest in fiction than in a memoir" : interviews author Akhil Sharma... http://ow.ly/syDkF

Akhil Sharma discusses his short story in this week’s issue, “A Mistake.”

Seven Traits of a Social Writer:   self-market with social media... http://ow.ly/syvYd via
01/16/2014

Seven Traits of a Social Writer: self-market with social media... http://ow.ly/syvYd via

Writers are under increasing pressure. Low advances, intense competition and the pressure to self-market, to engage on social media, are making our...

7 Rules to Use When Naming Your Fictional Characters: http://ow.ly/syA7Y via
01/15/2014

7 Rules to Use When Naming Your Fictional Characters: http://ow.ly/syA7Y via

No matter what sort of character name you’re pursuing, heed common sense and follow these seven tips to make sure you pick the best names possible...

  Write an Effective Memoir:  offers some tips. http://ow.ly/srFkK
01/14/2014

Write an Effective Memoir: offers some tips. http://ow.ly/srFkK

Build your story around this foolproof framework to keep your memoir afloat. by Adair Lara

Give the Readers What They Want:  How data collection may allow fiction writers to "crowd-test" and deliver... http://ow...
01/13/2014

Give the Readers What They Want: How data collection may allow fiction writers to "crowd-test" and deliver... http://ow.ly/sp3Sv

Will the novels of the future be market-researched to please the public, just like Hollywood blockbusters?

When Art Goes Public: "there’s a cost to selling your work, no matter the outcome." http://ow.ly/sp3bS via
01/12/2014

When Art Goes Public: "there’s a cost to selling your work, no matter the outcome." http://ow.ly/sp3bS via

I like to be alone when I write. When I’m deep into a project, I don’t answer the phone, I don’t respond to emails, and on the most intense days, I...

What can fictional writers teach us about our own writing?  tells all in a "Fictional Writer Master Class"...http://ow.l...
01/11/2014

What can fictional writers teach us about our own writing? tells all in a "Fictional Writer Master Class"...http://ow.ly/sp2Nn

Rosalind Russell owes me a semester of my life. Specifically, the spring of my sophomore year in college when I spent a misguided few months taking...

2014 Predictions for the Publishing Industry:  weighs in... http://ow.ly/sp2Ee
01/10/2014

2014 Predictions for the Publishing Industry: weighs in... http://ow.ly/sp2Ee

What does 2014 hold in store for ebook authors, publishers and readers? Today I bring you 14 book publishing industry predictions.

Having trouble keeping your writing resolution?  can help: http://ow.ly/sp16e
01/09/2014

Having trouble keeping your writing resolution? can help: http://ow.ly/sp16e

Most people fail at resolutions (at any time of year) for two reasons ...

Our Mystery and Thriller contest is down to the final two!  You have 5 days to read them and pick your favorite.
11/23/2013

Our Mystery and Thriller contest is down to the final two! You have 5 days to read them and pick your favorite.

2 Great Mystery and Thriller novels handpicked by readers are in the finals to become the first winner of The Next Novelist. Which one's your favorite?

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