Writing Fight Scenes that Hit the Mark
It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a merry band of word warriors to turn a first draft into a great book.…
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No one wants to send their manuscript to an editor cold turkey. You’re human. You make mistakes. If no one else has answered a few questions…
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If you’re writing a novel manuscript, chances are word count is something you’re very conscious of. Some writers use word count metrics to set goals for…
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Sensitivity readers are a hot topic, and you’re probably approaching this article with a lot of feelings. Maybe you hate the idea of hiring a sensitivity…
You’ve made it to the literary finish line! Huzzah and pop the champagne! But before your book is published, you need to ask some crucial questions…
Congratulations! You’ve completed your manuscript. That is truly a feat to behold. Give yourself a moment to take it in and appreciate your achievement. But then…