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November 7, 2009
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Out of more than 600 entries, we chose this entry, submitted by Jessica Kruger, as the winner of our Your Story #21 contest. Judging for the Your Story #22 competition will take place in late November. For more info visit writersdigest.com/YourStory. Read more
It’s often said that there are a million ways to tell a story—and thus a million ways to start one. So how do you generate a good starting idea? First, you need to be aware of your choices.

by Steve Zousmer
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Based on the amateur memoirs I’ve read, I think the most common mistake—the mistake most likely to damage the readability of your book—is becoming a slave to chronology.

by Steve Zousmer
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We write the first line, then someone adds the next line, and so on. Track with #storyfriday on Twitter. Here's our collaborative story for October 30, 2009. Read more
Want to write for a living? This book offers keys to success.



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Ways to make money writing 1,500 words or less.
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Award-winning freelancer and highly sought communications consultant I.J. Schecter shares his insights into the writing life in this exclusive Q&A. Read more
Can technology bridge the gap between science fiction and social activism? Broad-reaching author Cory Doctorow says it can—and that taking risks online can reap rewards in print.

by Christina Katz
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We write the first line, then someone adds next line, and so on. Track with #storyfriday on Twitter. Here's our collaborative story for October 23, 2009.
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The difference between a good writer and a great writer is the difference between writing and rewriting. Learn how to self-edit and revise like a pro.

by Kelly Nickell

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