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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.

R. D. G. Lover
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.

R. D. G. Lover
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


Nouveau Art Show - Natural World
Check out this behind-the-scenes look at my entries to the Nouveau Art Show, Natural World.

R. D. G. Lover
Oct 8, 20223 min read


The News-Leader: The Smell of Amelia Island
Hi everyone! I thought I would take a moment to share the article that was published in my town's newspaper, The News-Leader. For locals...

R. D. G. Lover
Sep 30, 20223 min read


Nouveau Art Show - Contrasting Colors
Hey there! If you're reading this journal, you're probably either subscribed to my newsletter or you've seen my art at the Island Art...

R. D. G. Lover
Aug 2, 20223 min read
Stars (Poem)
One by one, we took the stars from the sky to put on planes, on cities, and carvings on concrete. One by one, the stars in the sky...

R. D. G. Lover
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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