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Traditional Publishing (Part 8): Interactive Workshop Guide
The last part of this eight-part blog is a workshop plan.

R. D. G. Lover
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 7): Response Time
Some agents will respond to you overnight; others will take months to respond; some never will.

R. D. G. Lover
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 6): The Importance of Writers Conferences
Writers conferences are fantastic networking events and a wonderful place to connect with like-minded people.

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Nov 23, 20233 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 5): Editors
On rare occasions, it is possible to skip the “agent” step.

R. D. G. Lover
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 4): What is a Literary Agent & Why Do I Need One?
Agents are the most surefire way of finding an editor for your book, as well as landing a book deal.

R. D. G. Lover
Nov 23, 20233 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 3): The Synopsis
The synopsis is a one-to-five page summary of your whole book.

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Nov 23, 20231 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 2): The Query Letter
A query letter is your sales pitch. It tells literary agents about your book—the title, word count, genre, and summary.

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Nov 23, 20233 min read


Traditional Publishing (PART 1): Who Are the Key Players?
I found, over time, that many people (especially writers) had no idea what traditional publishing entailed.

R. D. G. Lover
Nov 23, 20233 min read
I’m published by F(r)iction Literary Magazine!
Last Thursday, I received my first-ever author credential and my first fiction publication!

R. D. G. Lover
May 7, 20232 min read
Drama & the Muse (Flash Fiction)
“Drama is attracted to the Muse.” This is a personal truth in my life, and I’ve finally found the words to bring this story to life.

R. D. G. Lover
Dec 1, 20223 min read
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