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12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel

12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel by: Ann Roscopf Allen Whether you are fictionalizing historical events or making up your own story, attention to detail can determine whether your novel is credible to history buffs or if they’ll give it ...

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5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock

5 Keys to Unlock the Waitlist Lock by: Linda Abraham Being wait-listed is tough, and you need the right set of keys to open the door to your dream program. The truth is that even with these keys, it's still not guaranteed that the lock will...

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What's in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters

What's in a Name? Giving Birth to your Characters by: Celise Downs So you’ve got your plot outlined, a title lined up and the research is done. You’re ready to start writing your novel. But wait. Now comes the fun part: creating names f...

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Mission Possible: Get Published with Goals, Guidance and Persistance

Mission Possible: Get Published with Goals, Guidance and Persistance by: Stephen Earley Jordan, II You send me an e-mail. You tell me you’ve written over three hundred poems since you were 16 (in your teenage angst stage). You mention the nove...

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Writing For Free: When & When Not to Do It!

Writing For Free: When & When Not to Do It! by: Yuwanda Black Right off the bat, I want to say that there is no right or wrong answer to this topic. A lot depends on your end goal — to get a job, garner publicity, build a portfolio, etc. Howev...

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Editing Secrets

ing Secrets by: Laura BackesOnce you've plotted out your book, developed the characters and written the last word of text, the real work begins. As busy editors are bombarded with hundreds or even thousands of submissions a year, it's ...

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Everyone's a Critic or At Least They Could Be

Imagine a job that is tons of fun and, if you follow the advice outlined below, is probably one of the easier routes to becoming a household name. It is the job of Movie Reviewer. Just think about how wonderful it would be to get paid to munch on pop...

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Publishing Pit Bulls

Publishing Pit BullsYou have invested a great deal into your writing: time, attention, your heart and soul, maybe even a few tears, and now you’re considering investing even more: your cold hard cash. Rather than accepting “No” as an answer to ...

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Choosing an Effective Title

"Titles distinguish the mediocre, embarrassthe superior and are disgraced by the inferior."George Bernard ShawIt may seem trivial to tell you to choose a good title for yournext written work, but the importance of this task should not beunderestimate...

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Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

One of the characteristics that I am not known for, and whichI have spent a lifetime trying to develop, is patience. I'm an "instant gratification" kind of girl when it comes to most things.Obviously, building a freelance writing career does not...

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