HeyJaredDebra Eckerling
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 3
- Latest publication
- Sep 23, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Writer's Digest
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- Jul 23, 2026
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How to Use Journaling to Develop Your Book Idea and Content Sections for Your Book Proposal (opens the original)
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Does this sound familiar? Can you relate? Here’s the good news: When writing nonfiction, unless it’s a memoir, you don’t need to write the whole book to get a book deal. What you do need is a compelling book proposal that highlights what your topic is, what makes it unique, and why you are the best person to write it. You also need to make the case for the book’s audience and salability. One of the easiest ways to start writing a book is to start by journaling. You are not working on the book it
5 Things to Do While Your Book Proposal Is Out for Submission (opens the original)
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Submissions: The most exciting and angst-riddled part of the publishing process. (Literary Agents Repping Debut Authors.) You’re exhausted because you just put all of this effort into a book proposal you love, you’re excited for the possibilities, and you’re frustrated you are on the decision-makers timeline, not your own. Whether you are reaching out to query agents or your book proposal is in the inboxes of potential publishers—submitted by you or your agent—there is literally nothing you can
7 Ways to Make an Impression at In-Person Events (opens the original)
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Love it or hate it, networking is an important part of the writer life! In-person events provide access: a way to make writer friends, meet the conference organizers for future speaking opportunities, and connect with agents and publishers. However, with so many other attendees hoping to do the same, you need to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Here are 7 out-of-the-box(ish) ways to make an impression at conferences and other in-person events. Want to turn a presenter into your new best f
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