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Goodbye, Darling!: What to cut from your novel so that every word counts
I’m sure you’ve all heard the advice: kill your darlings, cut ruthlessly, make every word count. We all know that we’re supposed to...
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Say What?: Giving your characters their own unique voice
Think of the characters from your current work in progress. Are they all women (or men)? Do they all have blond hair? Did they all get a...
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Great Writing versus Great Storytelling: Different Types of Editing for Different Issues
In order for a book to be great, two things are required: great writing and great storytelling. You’re not alone if you are asking,...