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Write Better Fiction
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Revising & Editing
How to Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready
By Tiffany Yates Martin
Jul 14, 2021
Interviews
Saumya Dave: When Writing is Rewriting
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 25, 2021
Writing Habits and Practices
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Revising While Writing
By Moriah Richard
Apr 30, 2021
Revising & Editing
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Refraining to Revise Writing
By Robert Lee Brewer
Apr 23, 2021
Revising & Editing
Polishing Your Prose: Tips for Self-Editing
By Estelle Erasmus
Apr 6, 2020
The Writer's Life
In the Chorus That Surrounds Every Writer, Listen to the Voice That's Your Own
By Guest Column
Apr 9, 2019
Revising & Editing
The Psychology Behind Poor Early Drafts and 5 Steps to Making Sense of Them
By Guest Column
Oct 16, 2018
Publishing Insights
Editing Fiction Like a Pro: The 5 Most Common Mistakes That Bog Down Your Narrative
By Guest Column
Aug 4, 2018
Writing Techniques
Blooper-Proof Your Novel: How to Find and Fix a ‘Reality Violation’
By Guest Column
Feb 16, 2018
Character
5 Ways to Save Your Character From a Drowning Story
By Guest Column
Nov 20, 2017
Marketing
8 Things You MUST Do When Your First Book Is Launched
By Guest Column
Nov 10, 2017
Revising & Editing
7 Strategies for Revising Your Novel
By Lisa Preston
Apr 5, 2017
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
7 Misconceptions About Revision
By Guest Column
Dec 13, 2016
What's New
Word Count for Novels and Children's Books: The Definitive Post | How Long Should a Book Be?
By Chuck Sambuchino
Feb 5, 2021
Preparing Your Manuscript
7 Ways to Fix a Messy Manuscript
By Chuck Sambuchino
Nov 5, 2015
What's New
6 Tips for Revising Picture Books
By Chuck Sambuchino
Sep 19, 2015
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
The Five W’s (and One H) of Soliciting Feedback
By James Duncan
Feb 20, 2014
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
7 Tips for Revising a Novel
By James Duncan
Dec 30, 2013
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Not in the Writing Mood?
By James Duncan
Aug 13, 2013
How to Improve Writing Skills
A Writing Exercise For Engaging Your Readers
By Courtney Carpenter
Nov 8, 2012
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
4 Ways to Revise as You Write
By Rachel Scheller
Oct 16, 2012
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
How to Edit Your Book in 4 Steps
By Zachary Petit
Aug 31, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
4 Techniques For Improving Your Writing Style
By Courtney Carpenter
Jul 23, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills
How to Gain Perspective on Your Work
By James Scott Bell
Dec 7, 2011
