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September 19th, 2014 The Benefits of Doing an Editorial
September 19th, 2014 The Benefits of Doing an Editorial Map There’s something satisfying about finishing a first draft. The novel that’s been pok...

The Key to Creating Suspense Is... Suspense is an important
The Key to Creating Suspense Is... Suspense is an important element of any novel, though we often associate it with characters in danger. But it’s ...

5 Ways to Hook Your Readers You need a strong hook is advice
5 Ways to Hook Your Readers You need a strong hook is advice you hear a lot of in writing, and its good advice. A strong hook pulls readers in and ma...

2 things an agent isn’t Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant Over the
2 things an agent isn’t Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant Over the last few weeks I’ve had conversations with more than one writer who had little und...

Creating Characters - Five Mistakes Beginner Writers Make I am
Creating Characters - Five Mistakes Beginner Writers Make I am often asked to appraise writers’ manuscripts. I have found that these are the most c...

6 Things Only Writers Understand About the Writing Life By Dana
6 Things Only Writers Understand About the Writing Life By Dana Sitar You’ve finally gotten over the hump of telling people you’re a writer —...

Writers Residencies: Deadlines Approaching! A space dedicated
Writers Residencies: Deadlines Approaching! A space dedicated entirely to writing, specially designed to provide creative inspiration and minimize di...

Paul Harding is the author of two novels, Tinkers and Enon, both
Paul Harding is the author of two novels, Tinkers and Enon, both of which have received starred reviews from PW. Oh, and the former is also the winnne...

Why Didn’t I Say “Yes” to Your Submission? By Rachelle
Why Didn’t I Say “Yes” to Your Submission? By Rachelle Gardner (agent) When an agent or editor requests your partial or full manuscript, it’s...