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Don't let your creativity get in the way of your productivity. Here are nine tips for overcoming Too Many Ideas Syndrome.
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The trick to a great title is to find a happy balance between the all-too-forgettable and the truly over-the-top. You want to choose something that makes your readers think: What a fantastic title! Why didn’t I come up with it? Here’s how to do just that.
by Jacob M. Appel
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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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With a body of work spanning five decades, a Pulitzer Prize and membership in the Academy of Arts and Letters, Anne Tyler is a testament to the best kind of longevity—and the purity of the written word.
by Jessica Strawser
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Thomas Steinbeck on his debut story collection, the craft of writing, and growing up Steinbeck.
by Jessica Strawser
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Just because you're excited someone wants to represent you doesn't mean you should let them take advantage of you. Beware of these red flags when negotiating contracts with agents.
by Howard G. Zaharoff
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Here are 4 simple exercises to help you invent characters for your fiction.
by Nancy Kress
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Creating characters’ backstories before you start writing is crucial because you’ll want to determine each one’s past experiences and the repercussions these experiences will have on your story before you begin. Here's a close look at the different ways you can introduce backstory.
by Rachel Ballon
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How exactly do you go about uniting your hero and heroine? When creating the perfect romantic couple, consider the following.
by Leigh Michaels
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Answer the following questions for each of your main characters to help figure out how each one fits in your novel.
by Leigh Michaels
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