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Setting Up a Series—A Reader’s Question

April 27, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Ever thought about writing a book series? A reader asks for tips about writing a series.

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Include Surprises in Your Stories

April 16, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Are your characters and plot so predictable that even you are bored? Add surprises to make stories fresh and characters engaging.

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Dual Duties of Chapter Endings

April 11, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Chapter endings have at least two purposes—to look back at what’s already happened and look forward to what might happen. Both characters and readers benefit from the dual purposes of chapter endings.

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How Long Should My Story Be

April 7, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Writers can’t write novels of any length, not if they want to be published traditionally. Word count is important, especially for the first-time novelist.

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Write to Universal Acclaim? Not Likely

April 3, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Not everyone will like what you write and how you write it. An encouragement when the voice of detractors seems louder than the voice of your fans.

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