Before You Start to Write that Novel

Each day this week, we’ll feature one question and response with Joshua Henkin, author of Matrimony so be sure to check back often for great information on promoting your work, dream publications, and other topics. And don’t forget that we’re also offering a free copy of Matrimony. Email me with your name, address, and the…

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Massive Diamond Discovered

CNN reported yesterday that a honking big diamond was discovered at the Letseng Mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho. The gargantuan gem is 478 carats and a D color, the “highest possible graded color you can get,” says diamond consultants. The article reminded me of Tom Zoellner’s excellent 2006 nonfiction book The Heartless Stone: A…

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Passion and the Razor’s Edge of Rejection

The educational blog for the agents at BookEnds, LLC has an interesting post on disagreeing with your agent. A writer contacted Jessica Faust with a situation where the writer’s agent “suggested she remove a chapter in the novel, and while the author was concerned, she did it anyway (and made some revisions). Now editors are…

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Win a Free Copy of Matrimony

In a great way to start off the week, I’m able to offer one lucky winner a free copy of Matrimony by Joshua Henkin. This New York Times Notable Book received rave reviews and was lauded by writers such as Michael Cunningham and Jennifer Egan. We’ll have lots about Henkin and Matrimony this week so…

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Imprints Explained

Prior to being plunged into darkness, I great article Sarah’s excellent examination of the various imprints under the Macmillian corporate umbrella. Since that original post, she has gone of to explain and critique several other publishing giants. Check out the links below for wonderfully illuminating info on the following companies: Simon & Schuster Hatchette Book…

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