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There Is No Such Thing as a Good Editor, Good Agent, Good Publisher, Good Publicist, Good Marketer…
I guarantee someone will respond or comment asking for a recommendation.
Oct 27, 2024 • Jane Friedman
"I Want to Grow Up to Be an Advice Giver" — Said No Child Ever
Advice giving is a classic shadow career because it can earn you a living.
Dec 19, 2023 • Jane Friedman
Being a Very Online Advice-Giver Has Made My Writing Worse
I (don't) look forward to your feedback.
Sep 24, 2023 • Jane Friedman
The Truth Is: I Don't Love Books. There, I Said It.
It's even possible I actively dislike books.
Jul 28, 2023 • Jane Friedman
Oh, are you curious about Jane's very personal newsletter?
It might be coming soon. It might not.
May 5, 2023 • Jane Friedman
Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations
Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations
Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.
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