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Once you’ve written a fantastic query letter, researched literary agents, and

This week! Books!

We’re easing into summer, typically a quieter time in publishing, but I found some links for you.

The Rise of Ragebait Lit – Maris Kreizman, Harper’s Bazaar – Are people talking about boo...

A good “comp title” can help put a literary agent or reader in the right mindset when you’re trying to pitch your book. A bad one may leave their eyes glazing over.

In the past, comp titles were broadly optional, but they’ve become more and more essential in a tighter marketplace. Above all, if you’re seeking publication, it behooves you to know the individual ...

This week! Books!

Dad Books Are a Dying Breed – Pamela Paul and Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, Wall Street Journal / Are hardback ...

It’s the end of an era.

I’ve decided to shutter the discussion forums at forums.nathanbransford.com, which I launched way back in 2009. Quite a lot has changed on the ole Internet during that time, and it’s been a herculean effort through time to beat back incessant waves of spam (shout out to John Shea for his tireless help here).

The forums will go dark...