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Lucille Clifton did not need elaborate language to make a poem powerful. She wrote about women, family, bodies, love, aging,...
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Good Woman feels less like reading a literary monument and more like being invited into Lucille Clifton’s life. Published in...
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Category: Pop Culture & Reader Confessions Let’s be real for a second. When you settle into your favorite spot on...
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We all know the exhilarating rush of a brand-new idea. It usually hits in the middle of the night or...
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By Week 23, your manuscript has been through the hardest layers of revision. You have reviewed the structure, studied the...
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Major literary conventions attract large crowds, recognizable names, national sponsors, and plenty of social media attention. For independent authors, the...
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Buying a book directly from an author provides immediate support, but a reader’s influence can extend beyond one transaction. Literary...
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Book festivals can place authors in front of new readers, create direct sales, and open doors to future appearances. They...
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Publishing a book under your own imprint can make you feel official. You have a logo, an ISBN, a website,...
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Marcus was halfway through a chapter when Tony started pounding on the front door. Not knocking. Pounding. The sound rattled...