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Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat
Shabbat shalom!
Advice for Writers: Six Ways to Publicize Your Jewish Book
(LAST UPDATED DECEMBER 2021)
Some months ago, I wrote a post in which I attempted to provide general advice regarding some of questions that I receive repeatedly from writers whose work–fiction, poetry, or nonfiction–features Jewish themes or subjects. I promised a follow-up post (someday!) written to address a specific subset of questions concerning how to promote and publicize such writing.
This is that follow-up post.
Most questions that writers ask me on this topic are inquiries regarding ways to connect with “the Jewish literary community” (I won’t digress on the topic of the diversity within this community; suffice to say that the community is not monolithic). Sometimes, people ask specifically about reaching bloggers and review publications that spotlight Jewish writing. In this post, I’ll offer basic information and share six of the most obvious (and mainly low-cost) ways to promote your Jewish book. (more…)
Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat
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On “Jewish” Writing: Reflections on Tablet Magazine’s New Fiction Series
As someone who spends a lot of time reading, writing about, and promoting Jewish literature—including, and perhaps especially, Jewish fiction—I’m mystified by the direction that Tablet magazine appears to be taking with its new fiction series.
Tablet, as you may know, bears the trademarked tag line, “a new read on Jewish life,” and describes itself as a “daily online magazine of Jewish news, ideas, and culture.” It’s a magazine that I admire and enjoy; I was delighted when it added original fiction to its mix this fall. But that delight has turned to puzzlement–and a degree of dismay. (more…)