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"Am I too old to get a book deal?"
Let's talk about ageism in publishing, befriending other authors, and making time to write.
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Michelle Schusterman
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October 2023
Is it time to give up on traditional publishing?
This journey has always been a slog. But it seems to get sloggier ever year.
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Michelle Schusterman
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July 2023
What can the publishing industry learn from Barbenheimer?
The success of these two blockbuster films come with a message for executives who profit off of creatives.
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Michelle Schusterman
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Publishing and the definition of insanity
Trying to have a career as an author means doing the same thing over...and over...and over...
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Michelle Schusterman
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June 2023
Is that writing course a scam?
I ask this as someone who nearly created one myself.
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Michelle Schusterman
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Is it #ownvoices or exploitation?
In an effort to seek out marginalized authors, the publishing industry is driving many away.
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Michelle Schusterman
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May 2023
Why is this literary agency dumping its authors?
Hi all! In lieu of a regular newsletter today, I want to draw attention to a situation that’s currently unfolding in the trad pub world. New Lea…
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Michelle Schusterman
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This is how you start writing a book.
Grab a hammer and let's get started!
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Michelle Schusterman
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April 2023
Let's talk about the editorial process...
Line edits, copyedits, proofreading...is there even a difference? (Well, yes.)
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Michelle Schusterman
On daily word count goals and toxic productivity
It's really not about quality versus quantity...
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Michelle Schusterman
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Most writing advice isn't what you think.
And it might be stopping you from finishing that first draft.
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Michelle Schusterman
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Help! I have too many book ideas!
Should I just pick one, or write them all?!
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Michelle Schusterman
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