Know Before You Query: What to Ignore When Contacting Literary Agents
Querying a literary agent? Don’t fall for bad advice. Learn the six biggest myths – and what really matters when it comes to getting noticed. By SARAH KELLEHER Congratulations! You’ve finished your book. As you scroll through page after page of what you’ve achieved, your mind fills with images of your manuscript on the desk […]
Five Pitfalls of Letting AI Write for You
If you’ve ever asked AI to do a writing assignment for you, you may have wondered about the result. How conspicuous is AI’s input? And is it Pulitzer-worthy content, or just a load of slop? Your inability to tell the difference puts you firmly in the realm of most humans: we can see the glitter, […]
Running for My Life
AN EXCERPT FROM A MEMOIR WRITTEN BY BELINDA MOUNTAIN As I lock my rented red bike to a pole on the bridge, the rain begins to fall softly. I curse under my breath, pulling up the hood of my anorak and yanking my sleeves down. Only one other person is waiting under the dim light […]