We are California dreaming today. As usual, I’m bringing you the latest publishing news. Plus, I’m also sharing 3 ways to know that you are ready to seek out an editor, a literary agent, or beta readers.

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• CI2023: Trends in the Children's Market
• NaNoWriMo
• The Scribe Media Files | Sam Lacrosse | Substack
• 'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert pulls new Russia book after backlash : NPR
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