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I would like your advice on how to organize research when writing a novel.
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Question: I would like your advice on how to organize research when writing a novel. Answer: Fiction writers are tasked with making their creations as authentic and relatable as possible, while also making them fun and engaging. The stories for...
over 3 years ago
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Nurture - NSW - 04
Author Rights – Understanding the Basics
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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of author rights in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between...
over 5 years ago
Legal
Intellectual Property Rights
What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book?
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Question: What are some important things to consider before I start writing my book? Answer: Congratulations on having an idea for a book and preparing yourself to write an amazing manuscript! We know it can be tempting to dive right into your...
over 2 years ago
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Case Study 2
I am considering writing a novel based on my traveling experiences but not as an autobiography. Do you have any advice on how I can formulate my experiences into a fictional format?
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Question: I am considering writing a novel based on my traveling experiences but not as an autobiography. Do you have any advice on how I can formulate my experiences into a fictional format? Answer: It is very common for writers to use real life...
over 3 years ago
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10 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block. The most dreaded, incapacitating phenomenon ever to befall a writer. From time to time, every writer struggles with bouts of this loathsome paralytic. Fortunately, those who have made it through have developed some battle tested...
over 5 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club?
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Question: What are the best ways to present a book at a reading or book club? Answer: In-person events continue to be one of the most effective ways authors can reach readers because readers love meeting authors face-to-face. These events give...
over 3 years ago
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How to Develop Your Book’s Central Idea
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So you have the seed of an idea, but you’re nowhere near ready to dive in and start writing. Don’t worry, an idea often takes a lot of thought and hard work before it can become a full-fledged book. So how do you get to the point where you have a clear...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
The 10 Most Common Reasons Book Proposals are Rejected - article
Marcia Yudkin
Hearing a “no” from a literary agent or editor for a publishing house is never easy. Very often, however, hopeful authors misinterpret brief personal notes added to a stock rejection letter. Sometimes the misconstrual leads the writer to give up when...
over 8 years ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
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