Preface, Foreword, Introduction, or Author’s Note?
Lynette Padwa
September 25, 2020
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What’s the difference between these different front-matter sections? Here’s the lowdown.
How to Begin Your Novel — and Why Beginnings Are Important
Barbara DeSantis
August 18, 2020
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The beginning of a story is crucial. It can make the difference in gaining the attention of a prospective agent, acquisitions editor, and ultimately the reader. So, how do you start? Here are some suggestions to help you find your beginning.
5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
Deborah A. Lott, MFA
August 5, 2020
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Trauma creates chaos, while writing brings new order: imposing a beginning, middle, and an end. Here are some key suggestions for how to approach writing a memoir about trauma.
The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity
Deborah A. Lott, MFA
July 30, 2020
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How writing about trauma can benefit us — both emotionally and physically.
How to Finish Writing Your Book
Lori Kozlowski
March 4, 2020
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Shifting the way you think about your book goals can help you get to the end more easily.
Are You Ready to Write That Nonfiction Book?
Laura Golden Bellotti
January 9, 2020
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A simple-sounding “10-5-1” plan can help you finally get started on that nonfiction book you’ve been thinking of writing.
Fiction, Memoir, and the Machine of Story
Merrill Feitell
September 3, 2019
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If you’re finding that your narrative’s energy is flagging, try pinpointing your protagonist’s defining characteristic. Here’s how that can help your story.
Tricks of the Editing Trade: Word, Track Changes, and the Master Document
Kate Zentall
May 16, 2019
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Deliver your document to your editor in Word, use Track Changes, and maintain one master document to save time and money.
Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable
Monica Faulkner
April 15, 2019
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Is your creative vision on your pages? Here’s how you can find out.
9 Places to Write in LA That Aren’t Coffee Shops
Lynette Padwa
March 4, 2019
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I have three requirements for an off-site writing perch. These nine picks meet all three.