Author: Shaina Clingempeel
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Cypress Review: Issue IV is Live!
I just wanted to announce that Issue IV is live! This issue includes some wonderful poets, fiction writers, and artists. If you enjoy contemplative, contemporary, and lyrical works—as well as the strange, surreal, or experimental—please give it a read. A big shoutout and thanks to the contributors and the Cypress Review team. Thanks so much for…
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Update on Cypress Review Issue IV
Cypress Review Issue IV will released on August 10! We’re really excited for this issue and can’t wait for you to read it. This issue contains some incredible fiction, poetry, and art. Please subscribe for updates on Cypress Review and more. Thanks for being a Cypress reader.
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Introducing Our Partner: The Memoir Studio
I’m thrilled to introduce my partner, The Memoir Studio, which is a private, guided program for dedicated first-time memoirists who are seeking expert guidance in the development of their memoir. It partners with clients who are committed to the process and willing to put in the work to craft a book that resonates with readers. When…
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Update on Cypress Review
Our literary magazine, Cypress Review, has moved to the Cypress Editorial site.
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Copyright Information for Writers
One thing that writers often wonder about once their manuscript is complete is whether or not they need to copyright their work. After spending hours pouring your blood, sweat, and tears into a completed work, the thought of someone stealing it is a gut-wrenching one, but is copywriting your work necessary to protect it? Let’s…
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How to Get Your Book in Bookstores
In order for bookstores to stock and sell your book, they have to know that it exists, and there are a couple of ways that you can go about that. One way is to email or call the book buyer at the bookstore where you would like your book to be sold.
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My Debut Poetry Chapbook Has Been Published!
My debut poetry chapbook, in the homes that house my history, is available for purchase through Moonstone Press. My poetry explores home, loss, and what it means to live meaningfully amid the knowledge of our death. If you’d like to get a sense of my work before purchasing, you’re welcome to browse some of my published…
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Avoiding Scams in the Publishing Industry
The publishing world is full of opportunities, but scams are everywhere. Writers eager to get published can fall for bad agents, editors, vanity presses, and marketing schemes. Knowing the warning signs can save time, money, and frustration.
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Which Self-Publishing Platform Should I Choose?
This article compares KDP, Bookbaby, Lulu, Ingram Spark, and Draft2Digital.
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What Is a Style Sheet?
Style sheets are comprehensive guides that help an editor track the writer’s choices and ensure consistency throughout a novel or series. It tracks virtually every major element in the manuscript to ensure standardization, professionalism, and alignment with industry standards.
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