The Chopping Blog

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It’s the characters that make me care and want to stay for the rest of the story.

Publishing must become more diverse, both in terms of what we publish, but also in terms of those of us working in the industry.

Thanks to everyone who has submitted to the First Page Challenge! It's a lot of fun to read all of your entries.

Darling Indie is our new service for authors who are in the midst of marketing their book.

"I admire Katie Zdybel's incisive, pared-down prose, her insights into womanhood, family, and friendships." —Joyce Carol Oates

Publishers Marketplace is a goldmine for authors who want a better understanding of the current market.

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Children’s books can provide a master class in how to tell a complex story in a short space.

Agenting is ideally a long-term relationship, so it’s important to connect not just on that one manuscript, but on the author’s ideas and concepts for the future.

The Darling Axe is launching a new project—Darling Indie.