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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

8 Things Star Wars Can Teach Us About Writing

By James DuncanAug 22, 2016
5 Quick Tips for Writing in Multiple Perspectives
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

5 Quick Tips for Writing in Multiple Perspectives

By James DuncanAug 22, 2014
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Writing On the Rails: Survival Tips for Traveling Authors

By James DuncanJul 28, 2014
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Editing Poetry: “Say It or Don’t Say It”

By James DuncanJul 7, 2014
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The Writer's Life

The Passing of Author Jay Lake

By James DuncanJun 4, 2014
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Avoid Rip-Offs and Publishing Sharks: For Writers, Songwriters, Poets, Etc.

By James DuncanMar 31, 2014
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

The Five W’s (and One H) of Soliciting Feedback

By James DuncanFeb 20, 2014
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

When Authors Become Publishers: Creating a DIY Literary Anthology

By James DuncanFeb 4, 2014
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

6 Writing Lessons from Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window

By James DuncanJan 15, 2014
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

7 Tips for Revising a Novel

By James DuncanDec 30, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

An Insider's Guide: Odd Jobs of the Masters

By James DuncanDec 12, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Become a Kick-Ass Writer

By James DuncanNov 14, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

So, What Exactly Is “Steampunk”?

By James DuncanOct 29, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

What’s The Scariest Book You’ve Ever Read?

By James DuncanOct 7, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Find the Perfect Names for Your Characters

By James DuncanSep 30, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction: An Interview with Philip Athans

By James DuncanSep 11, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Not in the Writing Mood?

By James DuncanAug 13, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

The Cocktail Genre: Writing With a Twist

By James DuncanJul 25, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Should I Self-Publish? – Part Three

By James DuncanJun 28, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Should I Self-Publish? - Part Two

By James DuncanJun 17, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Should I Self-Publish? – Part One

By James DuncanJun 10, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Zest + Small Things = Great Writing (Guest Blog by Elizabeth Sims)

By James DuncanMay 13, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Your Book, Your Rules: Advice from an Agent (Guest Blog)

By James DuncanMar 15, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Submission Letters: How Much Is Too Much?

By James DuncanMar 4, 2013
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Freelance Your Way to a Better Platform

By James DuncanNov 16, 2012
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Top 5 Books for Halloween, And What They Can Teach You About Writing

By James DuncanOct 15, 2012