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Heads Up—Holiday Sale at Bowker

December 28, 2015 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Bowker is offering 25% off their products and services, including ISBNs. This is a holiday offer, so I don’t know how long it will last.

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Story Inspiration From the News

December 30, 2014 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Explore today’s news to get inspiration for your fiction. Don’t hesitate to use tidbits from and elements of current stories in your own work.

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Is Writing “The End” a Bad Idea?—A Reader’s Question

September 17, 2014 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Including the words “The End” on the final page of a manuscript is a good idea. The visual keeps readers, including agents and editors, from guessing what the story’s final words are.

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Should Editors Write?

April 18, 2014 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Encouragement for fiction editors to experience story from the inside by writing either short or long fiction, whatever they typically edit.

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Recap—2012 Year-End Review

January 19, 2013 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A recap of articles—with links—from 2012, including the most popular.

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More Reference Books for Writers & Editors

December 8, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A few recommendations for reference books for writers and editors. Treat someone else to a practical gift that they’ll love or treat yourself.

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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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Recap of Past Articles—2011 Year-End Review

January 4, 2012 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Links to the most popular (as of the end of 2011) articles at The Editor’s Blog as well as links to a few of Beth’s favorite articles.

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One-Manuscript Diva or Working Novelist?

August 5, 2011 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

A writer with a diva attitude can turn agents and publishers away. And such an attitude can keep a writer from producing his best work. Discover why it’s not good to be a one-manuscript diva.

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Celebrating Year One at The Editor’s Blog

June 3, 2011 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Celebrating the first-year anniversary of The Editor’s Blog and looking forward to year Two. Look for some new blog features including First Pages on First Fridays.

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