1. Chuck Sambuchino gives 38 query letter tips:

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/pubtips-query

2.  Writer’s Digest tells us of 2 literary agents seeking submissions:

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/new-literary-agent-alert-rock-pascocello-glass-literary?utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=wds-csa-nl-161228&utm_content=908716_GLA161228&utm_medium=email

3.  Are you writing a thriller?  Publisher Bloodhound Books are looking for submissions:

Bloodhound Books open for submissions!

4.  Colin Dunbar asks ‘Is it possible to publish a book for free?’

https://thecompleteselfpublisher.com/publish-book-for-free/

5. Gordon Long at Indies Unlimited says ‘Design your book to sell’:

Design Your Book to Sell

6. Written Word Media gives us the top 10 trends in publishing that every author needs to know:

https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2017/01/04/top-ten-trends-in-publishing-every-author-needs-to-know-in-2017/

7.  Blonde Write More gives us 10 things her creative friends have taught her about blogging (I especially like the one that begins ‘If you aren’t in the arena…’):

https://blondewritemore.com/2017/01/09/things-my-creative-friends-have-taught-me-monday-blogs-blogginggals-amwriting/

8.  Andrew Joyce introduces Sunrise Editing Services via Chris, the Story Reading Ape’s blog:

Introducing: Sunrise Editing Services…

9.  Thanks to Rachel Poli for these Jan/Feb writing contests:

https://rachelpoli.com/2017/01/03/januaryfebruary-2017-writing-contests/

10.  Inspirational post by Pearls Before Swine:

Prepare for Your Success – Part 1

11.  True North Nomad gives 6 tips for newbie bloggers:

https://truenorthnomad.net/2017/01/12/six-tips-for-newbie-bloggers-about-blogging/

Thanks to Don Massenzio, Writer’s Digest, How To Ebook, Writer’s Treasure  Chest, Barbara Roman, and Lizzie Chantree for the re-blogs.