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6 Reasons Books Get Rejected

By: Vickie Britton

"I'm sorry, but this book just doesn't meet our editorial needs..." are the cruelest words a writer can hear. But what do they really mean? more...

Writers,Creativity and Depression

By: Vickie Britton

It has long been known that writers, artists, and others who work in creative fields can become prone to depression, especially just after completion of a project. more...

How to Write Conflict

By: Elizabeth Richards

Conflict is what makes a story worth reading. Without a struggle, a moral choice, tension, and opposing forces, a story would be nothing but a boring discussion of facts. more...

What it Takes to Publish a Novel

By: Adair Jones

To get a publishing contract for your novel, you need to work hard, attend literary events and workshops, enter contests, meet other writers and continue to write. more...

Scheduling Time to Write

By: Donna Lea Simpson

Tips on carving time out of a busy schedule to write your novel now. more...

Write a Novel Using an Outline

By: Joe Lam

Learn how outlining can help you establish major plot points, keep your story focused, and make your writing easier. more...

Creating a Sense of Place

By: Vickie Britton

Developing a sense of place is very important to a novel as it adds flavor and color to the plot and characters. more...

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