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Editor Dana Isaacson explores the legal issues faced by novelists who include real people among the characters in their story's fictional universe.
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The Art of the Twist – How to Shock, Surprise & Satisfy Your Readers
The key to pulling off an epic twist is three-fold: (1) understanding exactly what kind of twist you're trying to pull off, (2) properly controlling the flow of critical information to the reader, (3) not disappointing the reader by failing to deliver the goods.
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4 Questions to Ask Before You Start Writing That Book
The first step to writing a successful book may just be to NOT start writing yet. Before you jump in, stop—and use these 4 pre-writing questions to get to know your story in all the right ways.
How to Avoid Legal Trouble When Using Real People in Fiction
Editor Dana Isaacson explores the legal issues faced by novelists who include real people among the characters in their story's fictional universe.
Productive Procrastination: Re-purposing Down Time to Profitably Promote
Don't waste hours or even minutes scrolling the Internet. Bestselling author Ellen Byron offers 7 great tips on transforming wasted time into productive book promotion.
The Art of the Twist – How to Shock, Surprise & Satisfy Your Readers
The key to pulling off an epic twist is three-fold: (1) understanding exactly what kind of twist you're trying to pull off, (2) properly controlling the flow of critical information to the reader, (3) not disappointing the reader by failing to deliver the goods.
Are you a Real Writer?
What qualifies you to be a REAL writer? Take this tongue-in-cheek survey and find out if you've got what it takes.
Writing Prompt: Return Trip
Writing Prompt: Pack a character’s bags. Send them on a trip to a place they haven’t...
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