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Rachel Kramer Bussel

Rachel Kramer Bussel is a freelance writer specializing in books and culture. She also writes and edits erotica and teaches erotic writing workshops. Follow her on Twitter: @raquelita

The Market for Fat Representation in Fiction

October 18, 2022April 13, 2022 by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Fat representation—where being overweight doesn’t mean a character is evil or has something to overcome—is increasingly sought after.

Categories Publishing Trends

Current Trends in Historical Fiction

November 8, 2022March 30, 2022 by Rachel Kramer Bussel

A look at the demands of writing historical fiction and what’s selling now
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Categories Publishing Trends

How 2022 Debut Authors Collaborate to Promote Their Books

November 8, 2022March 16, 2022 by Rachel Kramer Bussel

If there’s any tried-and-true rule about book marketing, it’s don’t go it alone.

Categories Marketing

Authors Are Swarming to TikTok, But Not All Are Talking about Books

April 6, 2021March 31, 2021 by Rachel Kramer Bussel

As with other social media platforms, topical and even quirky content—not the hard sell—attracts followers.

Categories Culture and Politics Tags social media

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