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Revising & Editing

Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Starting at the Beginning

By Michael WoodsonMar 11, 2022
The Transformative Power of a Post-First-Draft Outline
Revising & Editing

The Transformative Power of a Post-First-Draft Outline

By Kris SpisakJul 23, 2021
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Writing Techniques

Where Do I Start?: The Anatomy of Chapter One

By Guest Column and Audrey WickApr 22, 2019
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Revising & Editing

The Psychology Behind Poor Early Drafts and 5 Steps to Making Sense of Them

By Guest ColumnOct 16, 2018
Preparing Your Manuscript

How to Revise Your Manuscript: Tips from Five Editors

By Sue JohnsonJul 31, 2017
6 Things to Consider After You Write Your First Draft
Revising & Editing

6 Things to Consider After You Write Your First Draft

By D. M. KingFeb 25, 2016
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How to Improve Writing Skills

8 Things First-Time Novelists Need to Avoid

By Courtney CarpenterSep 25, 2012
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Writing a Novel: Chapter Breaks

By Courtney CarpenterSep 20, 2012
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Write a Novel That Kicks Ass!

By Courtney CarpenterMay 2, 2012