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Writing Prompt: Getting to Know You
What item does your protagonist have in her bedroom that no one else does? What does that say about her?
Length Matters: A Word Count Guide by Genre
How long does your future publisher want your novel to be? Editor Dana Isaacson discusses desirable word counts for different genres.
What Promotional Items Do Authors Really Need?
I’ve seen authors spend their hard-earned advances—or even pre-paid in advance of a hoped for advance. Look at it with an accountant's eyes: is spending money on giveaway loot a financially sound decision?
Formula for Writing a Cozy Mystery, Part 6: The Supporting Cast
Our ongoing series on the formula for writing a cozy mystery continues with a discussion of how to create a dynamic cast of supporting characters.
Which Literary Animal Are You?
Animals have played important roles in literature through the ages. They've been some of the noblest protagonists and unnerving antagonists. Think you're more Aslan than Wilbur, more Moby Dick than Peter Rabbit? Take this quiz to find out.
Writing Prompt: Getting to Know You
What item does your protagonist have in her bedroom that no one else does? What does that say about her?
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