37 Questions New Writers Should Ask Themselves

February 22, 2010
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How does one go from thinking “I like to write,” to “I need to write,” to “I want to be published” ?
It’s something people jump into all the time, usually without much thought. Generally, it’s because writing is an inexpensive hobby, even when it comes to submitting work for possible publication. I suppose many feel [...]

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Why Do You Want to Be Published?

February 18, 2010
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Last week I hosted a contest in which I asked readers to leave a comment telling me why it’s important to them to be published.
Most of the comments cited personal satisfaction and helping others as main motivations.
It got me thinking about the various reasons people have for wanting to write for publication, as opposed to [...]

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5 Visual Strategies for Plotting Your Novel

February 15, 2010
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I don’t know about you, but for me, plotting a full-length novel is one of the most difficult aspects of writing.
I tend to come up with a great premise, but turning that into a plot becomes a lot of work. I don’t usually get it right the first time, either.
Personally, what works best for me [...]

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Winner of “The Complete Guide to Hiring A Literary Agent” eBook

February 13, 2010
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Thanks to all of you who left comments for the chance to win a copy of Laura Cross’s eBook, The Complete Guide to Hiring a Literary Agent.
I really enjoyed reading all of your responses to the questions:

Why is it so important to you to have your writing published?
What’s the very best advice you’ve ever received [...]

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Win a Copy of “The Complete Guide to Hiring a Literary Agent”

February 9, 2010
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It’s time to get real about your writing career.
If you’re serious about writing, sooner or later you’re going to be looking for a literary agent to represent you. Finding an agent is a huge accomplishment in itself, but it’s really quite necessary in most circumstances.
So, what does an agent do, and how do you go [...]

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23 Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger

February 6, 2010
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We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway
How strong is your writing?
No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. Luckily, there are some amazing websites out there that’ll help you take your writing to the [...]

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