KN Magazine: Articles
This Crazy Writing Life: When Publishing Throws You A Curve Ball—Again—And The Scammers Circle Above
Publishing is a people business—until it isn’t. In this installment of This Crazy Writing Life, Steven Womack shares the rollercoaster saga of his novel Pearson Place, from near-acquisition heartbreak to unexpected second chances. But just as hope resurfaces, scammers swoop in with AI-generated flattery and too-good-to-be-true offers. This candid, sharp-edged craft essay offers hard-won wisdom about perseverance, publishing politics, and protecting yourself in a predatory literary landscape.
When a Rejection Isn’t Really a Rejection
In this encouraging and insightful craft article, bestselling author Lois Winston shares hard-earned wisdom on navigating the emotional rollercoaster of publishing. Through personal experience and practical advice, she shows how some rejections aren’t rejections at all—but opportunities in disguise.
Set to Sell: How to Effectively Market Your Finished Manuscript to Agents and Publishers
Learn how to effectively market your manuscript to agents and publishers with strategies that include perfecting your pitch, understanding your audience, and leveraging your connections.
Gotta Go Through It
Reflecting on the obstacles writers face, Chrissy explores how perseverance in the writing journey mirrors the message of “Going on a Bear Hunt”—you can’t go over it, can’t go under it, you’ve got to go through it.
Agents- You Don’t Need Them
The gatekeeping power of literary agents is fading. From query letter struggles to payment pitfalls, this piece explores why modern authors don’t necessarily need agents—and how to navigate the publishing world without them.
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