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I'm Nathan Bransford, author, editor, and former literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. I'm dedicated to helping authors find their voice, hone their craft, and pursue successful publication.

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I've been in your shoes.

As a published author and former literary agent who has worked with NY Times bestselling authors, I bring a unique perspective to the book editing process, combining insider industry experience with an author's sympathetic ear.

My services include

Manuscript editing & critiques
Query critiques
Social media & marketing consulting
Coaching on navigating the publishing process
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A few authors I've worked with...
Shadowshaper
by Daniel José Older,
a NY Times bestseller
Rock Paper Tiger
by Lisa Brackermann,
one of Amazon's top 100 novels of the year
Try Not To Breathe
by Jennifer Hubbard,
received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus
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My blog is a free resource for everything you need to know how to write, edit, and publish a book.

Reach out to me for editing! (This week in books)

This will be the last post for about a month, as I'm getting married to my lovely partner next week and taking a bit of time off. But! I am still available for editing, and am currently booking full manuscript edits starting in mid-May. I typically book slots two to three months out, so I'd recommend reaching out as soon…

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Beware the anti-A.I. stampede (This week in books)

This week! Books! Let's start with some "A.I. getting chopped down to size" news. OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora, Its A.I. Video Generator - Cade Metz, New York Times / Disney Exits OpenAI Deal After AI Giant Shutters Sora - Alex Werpin, The Hollywood Reporters - OpenAI's foray into an A.I.-generated, copyright-nightmarish social media network has flamed out spectacularly, costing…

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Publishers are unprepared for A.I. fiction (This week in books)

This week! Books! First, a quick programming note, prompted by a personal note. I'm getting married in April, and, as you can imagine, things are a bit hectic! Posting may be a bit sporadic for the rest of March, and then I'm planning to take an extended break from April through mid-May. But! I'm still very much open for business.…

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The bestseller who made $49,000 last year (This week in books)

This week! Books! What Do You Do and What Do You Make? - New York Magazine - This fascinating snapshot of how much money various people in NYC make sent many tongues wagging, particularly the New York Times bestselling author with 800,000+ Instagram followers, who made $49,000 last year, roughly the same amount as a Midtown coffee cart owner, and…

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When to get feedback on a novel

Getting good feedback on a novel is absolutely crucial to its ultimate success. We all have writing blind spots, it's tricky to know what is and isn't on the page, and we need to hear reactions from other people in order to improve the writing and storytelling. Every writer should get feedback prior to submitting to an agent or self-publishing.…

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Check out my guides to navigating the writing and publishing process!

How to Write a Novel

The most important thing to know about writing a novel is this: you can do it. Here's How

How to Publish a Book

Ready to pursue a book deal with a Big 5 publisher or try self-publishing? Get Started

I'm also the author of the Jacob Wonderbar novels, a space adventure series for middle-grade readers.

Jacob Wonderbar Cosmic Space Kapow Jacob Wonderbar For President Jacob Wonderbar and Interstellar Time
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