Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
How many words is too many? Does word count matter? Does word count matter more for first novels? An answer to a question posed by a reader.
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A whopping big list of questions to ask so you can get to know your characters and then manipulate them so you can create compelling fiction.
A query letter is short and powerful—it’s often a writer’s first contact with an agent or editor. Here are the basics for query letters and a few do’s and don’ts.
Take your imagination in new directions—take the reins off—as you try to solve story issues. Purposely imagine beyond boundaries that you might not even know you’ve set around your imagination.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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