5 things I believe about books and Hollywood
Behind the scenes of book-to-screen adaptations, Part I
Before and After the Book Deal
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Anti-workshop diatribes, a nonfiction book proposal template, and other literary excitements.
When to shelve a manuscript and why
Breaking up with a work-in-progress is hard, but often necessary.
A Good Friday, indeed
Some thrilling news before the weekend.
Serotonin boosters: Things I'm loving this summer
Plus, a novel giveaway!
The great big five-week comedown
The book is launched, the tour is nearly over, what the heck do I do now?
What I spent money on to help promote my book
And whether it was worth it
How to survive being a writer in the world right now
And other publishing challenges discussed live with the Mayhem Makers writing group
Writing + networking outside of an MFA
Live with the Writing Community Chat Show in the UK 📚
How not to write an author's note for a book club reader's guide
A before and after of the letter that will accompany my finished book
Elizabeth Day on UK vs US publishing | Craft from the Couch: Episode 12
Today we're talking publishing across the pond with one of Britain's finest!
How to go on a podcast with Pamela Paul
My top ten tips on how to keep your sh*t together during an interview