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Lots of new books + my favs of the year!
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The Worst Publishing Advice I Ever Received
Jan 9, 2025
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How many rejection letters have you collected?
Mar 6, 2025
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Can I self-publish and pursue traditional publishing?
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Can I self-publish and pursue traditional publishing?
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Keep reading.
Apr 15, 2025
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How many rejection letters have you collected?
As for me? More than 1,500, but who's counting? (Apparently, I am.)
Mar 6, 2025
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Cheers to 15 Years Alcohol-Free!!
2025 marks a significant milestone for me: 15 years without alcohol!!!
Jan 28, 2025
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The Worst Publishing Advice I Ever Received
And I almost fell for it.
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Your 2025 Writer Horoscope
Your 2025 writer horoscope, complete with an affirmation to carry you through your writing journey this next year!
Jan 1, 2025
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Welcome to Lindsey Explains It All
Oh hello.
Dec 31, 2024
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Lindsey Explains It All
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Lindsey Explains It All
Welcome to Lindsey Explains It All, my Substack series where I take a page from Clarissa Darling’s book (or, well, TV show) to demystify the wild world of book publishing.
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