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Accuracy and authenticity are important in every kind of story but this is particularly true in crime, thriller and police procedural novels that involve law enforcement. Author and police officer, …
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Is it your dream to write a novel but you just don’t know where to start? Have you written lots of non-fiction but secretly, you'd love to write fiction? In today's interview, I talk to Grant Faulkner …
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It would be great if our first drafts were the end of the hard work of writing. Unfortunately, the first draft is often the beginning. Editor Harrison Demchick offers suggestions for making the …
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As H. R. D’Costa points out in this article, one of the best marketing strategies for authors is to write books that are gripping page-turners. In this post, she explains how story stakes are a great …
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Science fiction authors walk a fine line between fact and imagination. Sam Bleicher discusses how to navigate this tricky territory and ensure readers are left satisifed. Writing science-based …
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As Dan Brotzel points out in this post, humor is another skill writers can develop, just like plotting and character development. If you're looking to inject more humor into your writing, these seven …
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