For every brilliant manuscript that grows into a best-selling novel, untold thousands of others get dumped into the recycle bin. What’s the crucial difference between…
I first met Anita when she worked with my literary agent, Kristin Nelson. Anita is a freelance editor who helps writers bring out the very…
Getting overwhelmed at the prospect of starting (or finishing) your novel? Feeling the pressure of hundreds of blank pages staring at you, waiting to be…
I get a lot of emails from writers who think they’re suffering from writer’s block. But are they? See if this sounds familiar to you:…
Q: Is it legal to write a novel based on a true story, and use the real names of the people involved? A: Yes, but…
Q: Hi! I’m currently writing a book, and I want to get it published, but I’m in high school and that makes things a lot…
Let’s face it, foreign words are cool. They can make your characters sound smarter, make exotic settings feel more authentic and even increase the dramatic…
This past month I’ve gotten inspiring emails from all sorts of new writers, from high school students to retirees. One thing is clear: you’re never…
Have you ever seen the phrase “Lorem Ipsum” and wondered where it comes from? I have, ever since ye dayes of olde when I did…
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally The recession might officially be over, but it’s still harder than ever to get published. If you’re struggling to write…
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