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Savvy book marketers know that successful promotion starts long before publication.

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Learn the secrets to writing gorgeous, lyrical work that makes editors and readers say, “Wow!”

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Nature writing is often treated as a genre of its own, but the natural world belongs in every story, essay, or poem. Move beyond viewing nature as a backdrop, and weave it meaningfully into your writing.

Sometimes words aren’t enough. Discover how photos, documents, original artwork, and other visual elements can deepen, complicate, and illuminate your creative nonfiction.