Literary Agent Scams – H...

Dec 20, 2009 by Ronnie Smith

“How do you know if a literary agency is reputable and not a scam to get your money?” New writers and veteran novelists...

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How to Write a Children’...

Dec 15, 2009 by Laura Backes

Suppose you’ve just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you...

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5 Steps to Ignite Your Creativ...

Dec 2, 2009 by Julia McCutchen

Fresh from presenting a sell-out masterclass, I was looking forward to writing this article for my ezine and had it scheduled in my...

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Writing – It’s All...

Nov 25, 2009 by Cindy A. Christiansen

I’ve been judging romance contest entries again. I have found several mistakes that I continue to see over and over. Interested...

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Writing a Strong Middle

Nov 22, 2009 by David Bowman

Your book or story has a powerful beginning. It engages the reader. It makes him want to read more. The main character has a big...

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Researching The Setting For Yo...

Nov 19, 2009 by Thomas Ajava

Picking the setting of a novel is obviously a critical step. Writing a classic detective novel set in a tiny town in Siberia is going...

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I Write the Perfect Novel R...

Nov 13, 2009 by Robert L. Bacon

There are abundant bear traps along the way that even writers who are old hands at accepting the vagaries of the publishing industry...

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How to Format A Query Letter

Nov 11, 2009 by M. Esther Sherman

1. All paragraphs should be to the left and your letter should begin with, Dear Ms. or Mr. Agent. As often as is humanly possible,...

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The Finishing Touch: How to Cr...

Nov 9, 2009 by Melinda Copp

When you’re perusing the shelves at your local bookstore, what’s the first thing you notice about almost every book you...

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Bring it to a Point – A ...

Nov 9, 2009 by Thomas Ajava

Some people have a problem with starting a story. I don’t. I have a problem with finishing them. I know where I want to go, but...

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Writers Need the Right Mindset...

Nov 4, 2009 by Julia McCutchen

Being aware of your mindset and how it either helps or hinders your progress as a writer is fundamental to your success as an author....

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How Bad Punctuation Possessed ...

Oct 29, 2009 by David Bowman

Just in time for Halloween, that oddest of celebrations, I will share with you a story of diabolical possession. This is the story of...

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