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Author: Editor Jennifer Lawler

Expertise matters

A month or two ago, I wrote a LinkedIn post that had over 40,000 views, which is unusual for me. The next post did normal numbers—a few thousand. Reversion to the mean can be very discouraging. On the day my

Editor Jennifer Lawler February 10, 2023February 7, 2023 finding accurate writing advice, hiring an editor Read more

How to tell an emotionally compelling story

I recently read The Story Paradox by Jonathan Gottschall, which is all about the dangers of storytelling. If you’re interested in learning how stories work, you’ll want to set aside some time to read this book. I wanted to talk

Editor Jennifer Lawler December 9, 2022November 22, 2022 general writing advice, goal, motivation, conflict, techniques of writing fiction Read more

Respecting the creative process

The creative process is not timely and linear, which is why I don’t book edits before an author’s manuscript is finished, though I will book coaching when an author is stalled and needs to do some brainstorming and problem-solving. I

Editor Jennifer Lawler December 2, 2022November 15, 2022 general writing advice Read more

Writer’s Workshop – Starting January 9, 2023!

Register here. In each session of the Club Ed for Writers Writers’ Workshop, we’ll discuss storytelling techniques and how to identify common problems in your own story. In the first session, January 9 – February 28, 2023, the storytelling technique

Editor Jennifer Lawler November 23, 2022November 15, 2022 general writing advice Read more

Finding an agent after poor sales

Recently a writer wrote to me asking for help. He’d sold several novels to a small press, and despite winning a number of awards, the books did not sell well. He wanted to know what that meant for his career.

Editor Jennifer Lawler November 18, 2022November 2, 2022 finding an agent Read more

Growing your writing career

Coaching clients sometimes ask me about how to continue a writing career that has gotten off to a promising start. You can’t throw a rock without hitting someone who has written a book on how to break into publishing, but maintaining

Editor Jennifer Lawler November 11, 2022October 24, 2022 general writing advice Read more

Memoir, platform, and your query letter

From a writer: “I’m sending queries to agents regarding my memoir. I’ve noticed a lot of writers talking about the importance of platform, basically saying you can’t get a book deal without one. I don’t have a huge platform, but

Editor Jennifer Lawler November 4, 2022October 24, 2022 the querying process Read more

Networking 101 for Writers

In any profession, having contacts can help you succeed. Yet most of us don’t start off knowing anyone who can help us get published. I’ve often said, “It isn’t who you know, it’s who you get to know.” Successful writers read

Editor Jennifer Lawler October 28, 2022October 24, 2022 general writing advice, the querying process Read more

“How do I . . .?” on Agents

From a writer: “I have an agent who is new interested in my manuscript. Based on her existing clientele, I feel I have a good chance of sparking this woman’s attention. I also have a well-known agent sitting on a full of

Editor Jennifer Lawler October 21, 2022October 24, 2022 the querying process Read more

New! Classes for writers

If you’re a writer (or know a writer), you might find these new classes helpful: Writing Romance Writing Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy Each class ($79) covers the basics of writing in the genre, including how

Editor Jennifer Lawler October 14, 2022October 6, 2022 general writing advice Read more
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