Am I Allowed to Break Up with My Book Agent?
The Blunt Instrument takes on a question about how to handle a professional relationship that feels very personal
Oct 18 - Ruoxi Chen
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An Agent Explains the Ins and Outs of Book Deals
How do advances work? When do you get royalties? How long until you can quit your job? A pro demystifies the money part of writing
Sep 20 - Kate McKean
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Fall 2019 Horoscopes for Writers
Happy equinox! Here's what the next few months hold for you and your work
Sep 20 - Jeanna Kadlec
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The Best Writing Tips from Electric Literature Interviews
We've collected advice from over a dozen recent conversations, including Ocean Vuong, George Saunders, and Anne Lamott
Sep 19 - McKayla Coyle
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Is It Okay If I Don’t Care About Making Money from Writing?
The Blunt Instrument on what to do if you aren't ready to quit your day job
Jul 30 - Elisa Gabbert
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Summer 2019 Horoscopes for Writers
It's the summer solstice, and here's what the next few months have in store for you and your work
Jun 21 - Jeanna Kadlec
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50 Moves You Can Use in Your Fiction
The Blunt Instrument's list of go-to moves in contemporary fiction can give you some ideas of what to try—and what to avoid
May 16 - Elisa Gabbert
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Spring 2019 Horoscopes for Writers
Happy equinox! Here's what's in store this season for you and your creative work
Mar 21 - Jeanna Kadlec
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How Do You Even Get Started Writing a Book?
The Blunt Instrument, our advice column for writers, on taking your first steps towards publication
Mar 21 - John Cotter
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