About Paula Along with her love of nature, Paula credits the hero dogs of Mission K9 Rescue, her own rescue dogs, and a deep affection for New England as her series’ major influences. Signed & Personalized Hardcover Book.

About Paula Along with her love of nature, Paula credits the hero dogs of Mission K9 Rescue, her own rescue dogs, and a deep affection for New England as her series’ major influences. Signed & Personalized Hardcover Book.

The iconic Elizabeth George bemoans the state of grammar! And she's warning you of several death-of-grammar errors that particularly cut her to the quick

Happy Pub Day to our very own Hank Phillippi Ryan! Her seventeenth thriller, MOTHER DAUGHTER SISTER STRANGER is out right now, and the Library Journal rave review calls it "Terrific." She's in the mid...

Dolly Parton, considered by many to be the all-time queen of country music, and star of movies such as '9 to 5,' died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.

Paula Munier is an agent and content strategist at the Connecticut-based literary agency Talcott Notch. She is also the author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels a

An evening with Paula Munier, literary agent at Talcott Notch and author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels.

Writing prompt: Write about what you'd erase if you could. (Don't miss our full library of free writing prompts to keep the words flowing.)

Paula Munier is an agent and content strategist at the Connecticut-based literary agency Talcott Notch. She is also the author of the Mercy Carr series of mystery novels a

by Steven Barnes  The very best advice I can offer to new writers is what I call Lifewriting—applying the concept of story structure to your own creative career. In other words, you are meta‑”writing ...

As she publishes her sophomore novel, Big & Lily author Lisa Roe shares why fellow writers hold the secret to her success—and yours, too.

Getting an agent can be a challenge. Agent and author Paula Munier offers up some tips to help you to capture an agent’s attention—in a good way.

Write a scene with underwater action.

Writing prompt: Write about finding yourself in deep water. Visit Career Authors every Friday for more writing inspiration!

Bestselling novelist Jenni L. Walsh made her name in historical novels based on real women. Now, a new twist: Her first locked-room mystery.

Write a scene on a bridge crossing.

These days so many bestselling novels are written in “Close Third POV.” Veteran book editor Brenda Copeland tells you what it is—and how to achieve it.

Readers feel emotions because they experience events through a novel's character who wants something, risks losing it, and reacts in a way that feels meaningful to them.

It's National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Write about a dog at work.

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There’s a saying in publishing: First page sells the book, last page sells the next book. Which means you need to take as much care with the last page as the first page. Here are some tips from USA TO...

Part of succeeding as a writer is nurturing, nourishing, and celebrating your writer self. Literary agent and USA TODAY bestselling author Paula Munier shares some creative and enlightening ways to ho...

What is your main character's deepest secret? No not that one. A deeper one. No, not that one. An even deeper one. Why is it a secret? Does anyone else know it? Is THAT is your book?

If you are writing a book--fiction or non-fiction--that superfast explanation of what your book is "about" can make or break your success. How much difference can it make? The wonderful Rhodi Hawk sha...

Early in her career, now-USA Today bestselling author Hank PHillippi Ryan learned a critical writing secret. (It seems obvious now.) On every page of a book, something has to happen. (Imagine.) But ho...

Our guest authors share strategies to navigate the most common hazards when writers collaborate on a project..

Career Authors aren't just migrating between genres — they're creating stories that don't fit neatly in any single section of the bookstore.

Writing Prompt: Write about hanging on for dear life. (And visit every Friday for new creative writing prompts to keep your words flowing!)

You're never too old for a summer break, and thank goodness for that! The hottest, slowest season is full of good writing lessons.

Our own Jessica Strawser takes us behind the pages of her relatable and life-affirming new book club novel, The Quitters Club.

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