When Is A Manuscript Too Long?
AKA Know Your Audience
How many words are too many? If you are writing for young adults or children, it may be a lower number than you think.
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Write or Die!
AKA Write or Die!
You’ll hear lots of people talk about setting goals and rewarding yourself when you reach them. How about the consequences? Do you work better avoiding the stick than seeking the carrot?
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The F-Word
Fanfiction
Depending who is in the room, saying you write fanfiction could get you applause or ridicule.
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Writing for Yourself
AKA Writing For Others
I have to write documentation for clients at my day job. I want to write narrative stories for other people to enjoy. In both cases, however, I am also writing for myself.
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First Novel Survey Results
Data and Charts and Myths, Oh My!
Author Jim Hines has posted the informal results of his first novel survey, which tells you what happened to 247 professional authors on their first book sale.
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AutoCrit Manuscript Program
You So Need to Use This
I honestly don’t remember how I found the AutoCrit website, but I am very thankful I did.
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Finding Useful Writing Links
AKA Go to Those Who Know
When I’m looking for something online, I start with Google. When I’m looking for something writing related, Google is a good start, but my favorite authors provide more qualified leads.
