Writer Unboxed

Who spreads stories and why? Sociologists at the University of Pennsylvania have been studying data provided by The New York Times showing which of the paper’s articles are the most often e-mailed. Their conclusions have some relevance for fiction writers because they reveal what it is about stories that probably generate word of mouth. This [...]

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Today we welcome guest Laura Cross to Writer Unboxed. Laura, an author, editor and writing coach, is the author of a new book — The Complete Guide To Hiring A Literary Agent: Everything You Need To Know To Become Successfully Published. We’re happy she’s with us today to discuss something every writer wants to know [...]

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Tidbits of interest to writers from around the ‘net. ETA: Here’s a fascinating article from the NYTs on what we are all wondering: how much it actually costs to produce a book But publishers also say consumers exaggerate the savings and have developed unrealistic expectations about how low the prices of e-books can go. Yes, they [...]

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