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How Long Should Your Story’s Opening Be?

Many writers often wonder how long or short their story’s opening should be. Read this excerpt from Hooked by Les Edgarton and find out what is the proper length for a story opening. The primary...

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How to Choose a Story to Write

This excerpt is from James Scott Bell’s new book, Revision and Self-Editing for Publication, 2nd Edition. For a limited time only, you can get the entire book for just $10!  Which Story Should I...

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One Reason Why You Should Blog a Book: To Build Your Writer Platform

Today’s tip of the day comes from How to Blog a Book by Nina Amir. A Blogged Book Gives You Exposure & Builds PlatformMany writers enjoy spending time alone in their “lonely garret” with only the...

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A Handy Checklist to Help You Edit Your Writing

This excerpt from The Writer’s Little Helper by James V. Smith Jr., explores the common mistakes that writers make–and how to avoid them. Refer to this checklist when you’re ready to submit your...

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Grant Writing Tips for Writers

Are you interested in securing a grant for your writing? N.M. Kelby, author of The Constant Art of Being a Writer, shares 12 tips for making the grant writing application process easier. National...

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Choosing a Story Idea: 4 Questions Every Romance Writer Should Ask Themselves

*Get On Writing Romance for $4.99 today! No promo code needed, while supplies last.*Today’s tip on writing comes from On Writing Romance by Leigh Michaels. In this excerpt, she discusses how to go...

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Meet James Scott Bell, Author of Revision and Self-Editing for Publication,...

Whether you are a huge fan of James Scott Bell’s books, or are at the point where you are writing a novel, take some time out of your day to learn more about revising your novel from one of the...

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The Writer’s Digest Annual Conference: Breakthroughs Happen Here

Get everything you need to advance creatively and professionally as a writer—from inspiration to strategy to mentorship—from NYT bestselling authors, including: Jonathan Maberry, Hallie Ephron and Tim...

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For just $99 you can spend 15 minutes with the literary agent of your choice. Confess your narrative conundrums, review your pitch and get feedback on your manuscript—ask these experts anything! Time...

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7 Comedy Writing Techniques & How Clichés Are Used in Writing Humor

Explore the fundamentals of humor writing with these tips taken from Comedy Writing Secrets by Mel Helitzer with Mark Shatz. You’ll learn the different techniques used to create a play on words, what a...

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