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The Midpoint (Secrets of Story Structure, Pt. 7 of 12) via Helping Writers Become Authors #amwriting #writetip #nanowrimo #pubtip https://lnkd.in/ewEiumuZ

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PERSPECTIVE PUBLISHING #MSWL for the 2025 Calendar Year OPEN SUBMISSIONS through OCT 1, 2024 (12:01 EST -5 GMT) LENGTH: 78K-126K words GENRES: Historical Romance, Espionage Thrillers, YA Mystery, Juvenile Mystery, Alt History We are a Traditional Publisher We offer "Nice Deals." Be aware that we work with talented, developing authors that we feel are overlooked by the big five publishers and most literary agents because it is not necessarily what the more prominent publishers want to add to their list, but we are. With a bit of work and our help, these authors have what is needed to become bestselling authors, and it is in our best interest to help authors achieve that. We welcome agented and un-agented submissions this year and have the same exacting standards as larger publishers. While we do not pay a lot, we do not charge authors as many hybrid or "vanity" presses do. We pay them. We cover the cost of a good cover, an extensive editorial process, enhanced distribution, and marketing. While our offers are nowhere near what you could expect to see from a more prominent publisher (you won't get rich or even make an annual income from our advances), we do pay more to authors than most self-published authors make on their own in their first two years and cover the costs associated with the cover, editing, distribution, and marketing - and we pay an advance. We are open to small print runs but do print-on-demand publishing. We also cover the cost of the copyright. Rights are generally negotiated for 30 years, and unlike many small publishers that require all the rights to your book, the rights we ask for are specified and not all-inclusive. DIRECT SUBMISSIONS: Submit a query letter in the body with 1st chapter as a Word or .pdf attachment to submissions@perspectiveliterary.com In the SUBJECT LINE of the e-mail, include ONLY: [author name - title of the book] 1) Address all queries to our acquisitions editor (Kara L'an) with title/genre/word count and appropriate contact information in the header. This query letter should interest us in reading your 1st chapter and should tell us that you know your book, market, and target audience (where it would end up on a shelf in the bookstore or a library). Include your pseudonym(s) if you are not writing under your real name. Your query should be no more than 350 words, and spend 150-200 telling us why we should be interested in publishing your book (besides the fact that you are a great storyteller and yours is the best story ever written). Our editors are also mostly authors, so...stick to the story. If you have published anywhere in the relevant genre, please itemize the titles and where they have been published directly beneath the header. Please don't include this in the body of the query letter. We ask that you focus only on the book you are pitching. 2) include the first chapter as a .doc or .pdf attachment in an email attachment. The file name should be descriptive – author name/genre/logline.

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I'm not one for silver bullets. But if there were one for effective writing, it's this: Find your focus. A writer who has made it a point to determine—and stick to—her focus can alleviate a lot of the anxieties that come with the writing process: - How much research and reporting is too much? - How do I organize it to avoid a "notebook dump"? - How do I draft in the moment without being overly concerned about (and freaked out by) the finished product? Again, it's no silver bullet. But finding your focus helps answer these and other questions we all ask as we manage the chaos of the writing process. I'll be talking about it more in a webinar with my friends at the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) later in September. Register link in their post. #writing #linkedin #healthcaremarketing #medcomms

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We lead today’s Connecting with the viewpoint of Columbia Journalism Review on the plans announced by the AP to create a new sister organization to fundraise for and support state and local journalism.   Governed by an independent board of directors, the 501(c)3 charitable organization will help AP sustain, augment and grow journalism and services for the industry, as well as help fund other entities that share a commitment to state and local news.   We also deliver more of your stories of working in your first AP bureau – continuing an ongoing theme that’s proven highly popular.   Our colleague Norm Abelson observes: “Of all the compelling, humorous, moving and enlightening pieces I have read on Connecting, the recent stories on first AP assignments rank near the top.   “Often they're as interesting as a novel, as educating as a J-school grad course, as personal as a memoir. The stories are told with honesty and openness, recalling both the successes as well as the miscues and bumps along the way.   “Both for those who opted for a career with the news service, as well as those of us who moved on to other interests, I'd argue there is no better foundation for a meaningful and fulfilling career than time spent at The AP.”   Here’s to a great day – be safe, stay healthy, live it to your fullest. https://conta.cc/4ciWKsA

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A tip for journalists conducting interviews! I always like to end my conversations with the following question: If readers could take away just ONE thing from this article, what's the most important point they should remember? I've gotten some of my best quotes from this single question because it forces experts to get to the most compelling aspects of their research and explain why the work matters to the average person. #journalism #freelancejournalist

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Many writers and editors think the Associated Press Stylebook is against using the serial (Oxford) comma. That’s not true. AP style *does* recommend using the serial comma in complex lists. For example, if one of the items in a list contains a conjunction, AP style calls for a serial comma. Like this: Fritz enjoys snacking on bananas, cheese and crackers, and ice cream. Additionally, if the items in the list are long, AP style calls for a serial comma. Like this: Helen changed the car’s worn tire before embarking on her big road trip, Raul shined the fenders until he could see his reflection in them, and Sara double-checked all fluid levels. AP does not recommend using a serial comma in a simple list: Dante bought strawberries, sliced turkey and rye bread. This is in contrast to most other style guides, including The Chicago Manual of Style, which calls for a serial comma in all lists. To learn more differences between AP style and Chicago style, check out Dragonfly Editorial’s field guide on this very topic. It’s titled “AP Style and Chicago Style: 15 Major Differences,” and the link is in the comments.

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Not sure how to navigate parental controls on your child's digital devices? This story has helpful tips and links to walk you throughthe process. #digital

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The Power of a Pitch "Publishing credentials, well-researched comp titles, and a bit of personalization will certainly help your case, but your pitch is currency." https://buff.ly/3Yv3wqF #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writerslife #amwriting

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The Wide-Format Summit is a jam-packed two-and-half-day event where attendees come to gain knowledge and build their networks. Find more information at www.wideformatsummit.com. #wideformatprinting #wideformatimpressions #wideformatsummit #printindustry #printindustrynews

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How to Fix Big Story Problems via Writers Helping Writers #amwriting #writetip #nanowrimo #pubtip https://lnkd.in/egygij7u

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#Writing may be a solitary endeavor, but that doesn't mean #writers should toil alone from start to finish. Communities like these provide support, education, and sometimes credibility. Browse this roundup and see if one or two groups might be a good fit for your needs. https://lnkd.in/gMfC7vAX #writetip #writingtip

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Four Things That Make Your Writing Boring (and how to fix them!) via Writers Helping Writers #amwriting #writetip #nanowrimo https://lnkd.in/eKPQedxf

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