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Reading serialized fiction on smartphones is very popular in Asia. Radish hopes to cultivate a similar acceptance of serialized storytelling and reading in the West through its app. (more…)
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Publishing Platform: Is Radish Serialized Fiction Right for You?
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 28, 2018
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/publishing-platform-is-radish-serialized-fiction-right-for-you/
Neither Predictive nor Prescriptive, “The Bestseller Code” is Anything But
Book Review: “The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel” by Jodie Archer & Matthew L. Jockers, published by St. Martin’s Press, 2016
We’ve all read about studies that made us scratch our heads—research results that told us things we already knew, such as a healthy diet is key to living longer and people who exercise are in better shape than couch potatoes. “The Bestseller Code” is one of those studies. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on January 10, 2018
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/neither-predictive-nor-prescriptive-the-bestseller-code-is-anything-but/
4 Small Presses Welcome Theme-Based Submissions from Unagented Writers
If you have a manuscript with a strong theme, check out these niche publishers that welcome works by unagented writers. They are seeking political, international, and nautical books, as well as manuscripts focusing on the American Jewish experience. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on August 9, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/4-small-presses-welcome-theme-based-submissions-from-unagented-writers/
Four Small Presses Welcome Unagented Works
If you’re a writer seeking publication, take advantage of the summer months to submit your work. These four small publishers welcome unagented submissions of literary novels, mystery, romance, fantasy, and science fiction. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 21, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/06/21/four-small-presses-welcome-unagented-works/
4 Small Presses Accept Unagented General Fiction, Genres, Nonfiction
Spring is not just for spring cleaning and gardening. It’s a great time to submit manuscripts. If you don’t have a literary agent, check out these four publishers that are willing to consider submissions directly from writers. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 3, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/4-small-presses-accept-unagented-general-fiction-genres-nonfiction/
6 Small Presses Focus on Regional Fiction and Nonfiction
Small presses can focus on niche markets, an advantage they have over big publishers. If your novel has a strong sense of place, check out these six publishers that specialize in regional titles. They welcome both agented and unagented submissions. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 5, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/6-small-presses-focus-on-regional-fiction-and-nonfiction/
Sales of Print Books Rose in 2016
Unit sales of print books increased slightly (3.3 percent) last year, the third year in a row of growth, according to Publishers Weekly. Print-book sales rose by 2.8 percent in 2015 and 2.4 percent in 2014. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 29, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/03/29/sales-of-print-books-rose-in-2016/
4 Small Presses in UK Welcome Unagented Submissions
If you’re seeking traditional publication but you don’t have literary representation, look into publishing companies across the pond. These four small presses don’t prohibit non-U.K. submissions on their websites, but if you live outside of the U.K., mention it in your query or submission. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 15, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/03/15/4-small-presses-in-uk-welcome-unagented-submissions/
5 Publishers that Accept Unagented Romance & Other Genre Novels
There’s a reason genre fiction is called popular fiction. Those who love genre fiction, from thriller to romance to horror and fantasy, are among the most loyal and voracious readers. If you are a genre novelist without a literary agent, check out the following small presses that welcome unagented submissions. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 15, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/02/15/5-publishers-that-accept-unagented-romance-other-genre-novels/
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers Seeking Traditional Publication
“A happy New Year.” New York Public Library Digital Collections.
As a writer, I have the same New Year’s resolution every year in the past 22 years—to get published traditionally. Some years are more successful than others. In 2014, I signed with my literary agent, whom I admire greatly. In 2015, Lyrical Press published my debut romance book. This time I’m breaking down my New Year’s resolution into five smaller tasks. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on January 4, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/01/04/top-5-new-years-resolutions-for-writers-seeking-traditional-publication/
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