Changes In The Publishing Industry
I recently read an article in the Guardian newspaper where they featured Yaa Gyasi, an American– Ghanaian author who wrote
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Vanessa Grossett
How Not To Approach A Literary Agent!
Recently I was invited to an online literary agents meeting. Other than talking about news within the publishing industry, it
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Rich Black History – Writing Historical Fiction
When it comes to featuring Black characters in historical fiction, we usually come across the characters in enslavement, or in some type of lowly position, especially in the medieval times.
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The Deal Is Closed – What’s Next? by Vanessa Grossett
Congratulations! You have now received a publishing contract. Your manuscript will finally be in print, and in the public eye.
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Developing characters for fiction writing by Vanessa Grossett
Your characters for fiction writing are the people who make the book and who your audience gets to know, especially
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Anti-racism campaigns: what does this now mean for Black authors? by Vanessa Grossett
“Enough is enough” is the cry of the Black community around the world, following years of oppression and racism that
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KTF REWIND: Is writing a business or ministry?
‘Dear Vanessa, I have been reading your articles, they have really been helping me with a profession I want to
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Congratulations, It’s A … New Animation Series ‘Royalty’ by Vanessa Grossett
Inspired by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex In loving celebration and dedication to Prince Harry,
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Losing My Passion by Vanessa Grossett
Dear Vanessa, I hope you can help me. I recently became a New York Times bestselling author. My genre is
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Should I stay or should I go? by Vanessa Grossett
‘Dear Vanessa I am a new author and, after nine months of waiting, my agent finally found me a publisher.
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Lusting is not virtuous by Vanessa Grossett
Dear sisters in Christ, before I begin this article I want you to know this is not an attack on
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Lusting is not virtuous
Dear sisters in Christ, Before I begin this article I want you to know this is not an attack on
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Is writing a business or a ministry? by Vanessa Grossett
“Dear Vanessa I have been reading your articles, and they have really been helping me with a profession I want
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Has the Literary Agent role died?
Recently I went to a business networking event. When I mentioned to someone my profession, their response was, ‘it must
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Guidance on how to approach a Literary Agent by Vanessa Grossett
I mostly receive emails or direct messages – concerning representation – via my social media network. I know that most
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