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Recent Posts
Literary Fiction, Who Says?
As a big shot literary agent, I review scads of book pitches every week, for both fiction and nonfiction projects. And frequently included in the mix is a pitch or two for a piece of “literary fiction.” What’s that, you say? I’m glad you asked, and I wish I knew. It’s not that I’m not smart. I can be, especially if the subject is 1970s rock. It’s just that, well, it’s not much of a thing on the submission end of the writing-for-publication process. I mean, sure, if you possess an MFA in Creative Writing from OxYaleVard, maybe literary fiction …
The Gerbil Wheel of the Writing Life
A writer spends hours, months, and even years in isolation practicing their art. But it can feel like the gerbil in the cage running on its wheel. They go forward a few steps and back a few steps. They might even get turned upside down only to fall, often without anyone to notice. While there is length to the journey, it doesn’t always seem to be going anywhere. Eventually, their craft improves to the point that it can be taken into the marketplace. There, it can become an expression of their very soul. The artist pours everything they have into …
Fun Fridays – June 27, 2025
The story (I mean song) that never ends. Too funny! Enjoy today’s video. And then remember that when you end your novel or your nonfiction book, leave readers wanting more and don’t drag it out endlessly. ShareTweet
First Published Book in America
The publishing industry in the United States is about $30 billion per year, covering all kinds of books and materials. Traditional book publishers account for about 10% of the total number of books published in the US and about 95% of the revenues. Where did it all start? Two hundred fifty years ago this week (June 23, 1775, to be precise), the first book printed and published in America was available to purchase in Philadelphia. It was the beginning of a self-sufficient American publishing industry. Before that, books were either created overseas (mainly in England) and printed here or printed …