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Preparing your manuscript for an editor or agent
If you hate self-editing, then I have some bad news: there’s no getting out of it. You have to do at least a little bit before sending your
Aug 30, 20195 min read


How to find value in common writing advice
Common writing advice can frustrate us. Why can't we use adverbs? What's wrong with passive voice? Here's how to find value in s
Jun 25, 20196 min read


5 tips for writing your novel in Word
I have a love-hate relationship with Word. It drives me insane, but I still love it as a tool for writing my novel. Since first using it, I&
Jun 17, 20194 min read


8 ways to trim your novel’s word count
You’ve finished your novel. And it’s a bigger beast than you expected it to be. Huge. Here's how to trim unnecessary words and get it in
Jun 4, 20195 min read
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