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My Books
Gabby’s Secret
Back cover: Third-grader Gabby Honeycutt is devastated when her teacher asks... read more
Hook Me: What to Include in Your First Chapter
You only have one chance to hook an editor or agent with your first chapter.... read more
Altared Plans
The perfect day. The perfect marriage. The perfect groom. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?... read more
Tag Archives: Manuscript
Writing: Self-Publishing
Until recently, when someone said they’d self-published a book, most people would roll their eyes and mutter under their breath, “He’s not a real writer.” Not so anymore. Gone are the days when you have to plunk down thousands of …
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Tagged Author, Manuscript, Print on demand, publishing, Publishing and Printing, Self-publishing, Writer, writing, writing a book
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The Dreaded Rejection Letter
You’ve taken classes, studied the best writing books, outlined your novel, taken a year to write it, and let others read and critique it. You’ve researched the market, picked a few publishers you feel will be the best fit for …
Posted in Inspiration, Writing Fiction
Tagged Author, Manuscript, publishing, Rejection letter, Writer, writers resources, writing, writing a book, Writing Fiction
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Writing Fiction: Editing
“I’m not a very good writer, but I’m an excellent rewriter.” – James Michener That’s editing in a nutshell. Some writers prefer writing the rough draft and feeling the creativity as it flows through their fingers. Other writers enjoy the …
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Tagged Editing, Manuscript, Writer, writing a book, writing a novel, Writing and Editing, Writing Fiction
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Writing Critique Groups
Writing is a solitary art. Generally, we spend time alone at the keyboard trying to put on paper what’s so easily flowing through our minds. However, it’s important to involve others in your writing in the form of a critique …
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Tagged critique groups, Manuscript, publishing, Writer, writers resources, writing, Writing Fiction
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Revision Shouldn’t Be Endless
For some writers, the word revision makes them squirm. Many novice writers go into the writing process fantasizing that they will only have to write one draft of their novel. Perhaps, they envision themselves sitting next to an open window, …
