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The “Rules” of Writing
Dec 9 '10 at 22:01
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The “Rules” of Writing
Dec 13 '10 at 1:12
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The “Rules” of Writing
Dec 22 '10 at 17:27
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I have written my first novel and I think it's ready. What next?
Dec 7 '10 at 19:11
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What are good places to post your work where it will be read by others?
Dec 17 '10 at 22:31
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Good books on writing for comics?
Dec 14 '10 at 15:02
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What's the benefit of using invented languages in-story?
Mar 7 '11 at 15:43
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When should a chapter end?
Feb 28 '11 at 15:05
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What's Essential In A Combat Scene?
Feb 15 '11 at 2:57
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How long can a writer expect to write before publishing his/her first novel?
Dec 10 '10 at 15:56
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Waiting for response to full MS
Mar 21 '11 at 15:08
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Simplicity is fundamental in design. How about in writing a novel?
Mar 16 '11 at 14:28
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How do you avoid purple prose?
Jan 18 '11 at 22:47
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Do you always revise your stories or do you sometimes move on?
Dec 9 '10 at 15:24
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How does one go *back* to editing an older piece?
Mar 9 '11 at 19:12
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Keeping track of multiple plot lines
Feb 24 '11 at 15:23
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What genre is my writing?
Dec 14 '10 at 15:43
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Do you use the word “that” too much?
Dec 9 '10 at 21:22
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Best humorous exaggerated comparisons
Feb 11 '11 at 22:27
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Are composite characters in creative non-fiction okay?
Jan 18 '11 at 23:17
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How do you make a character quintessential, but not cliched or cartoony?
Jan 20 '11 at 3:01
6
How would a source be referenced in the typical paper/book?
Dec 22 '10 at 16:10
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What techniques are used to create non-linear stories?
Jan 13 '11 at 21:10
5
What should I do to promote my books?
Dec 16 '10 at 18:04
5
Can I self-publish on a reputable publishing platform, and how much would it cost?
Dec 14 '10 at 19:16
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How Much Can You Make From Writing a Book?
Dec 10 '10 at 19:41
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How to explain something mid sentence
Apr 28 '11 at 14:07
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Where is a good place to find writing prompts?
Mar 21 '11 at 15:12
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Are already privately bound books a deterent for publishing houses?
Jan 11 '11 at 15:01
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How to handle foreign military ranks?
Feb 1 '11 at 2:08
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