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  • The 4 Stages of Editing a Book [Explained!]

    The 4 Stages of Editing a Book [Explained!]

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    Guest post by professional editor Jessica De Bruyn. @true_imaginary A note from So You Want to Write… “Write drunk, edit sober” —Peter De Vries Whether you have only an idea for a book, a few chapters written, or a fully formed first, second, or nth draft, one thing is certain: that more editing is probably in your…

  • How NOT To Query

    How NOT To Query

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    Guest post by author @StephanJHahn. I am no expert in the art of the query letter. In fact, I’m deep in the trenches of a war that I don’t even want to be fighting with all the people I don’t want to be fighting with. I recently finished an epic fantasy manuscript and I thought…

  • How to Build Suspense in Your Writing

    How to Build Suspense in Your Writing

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    Guest post by author @TevisShkodra. Originally published at tevisshkodra.com. 3 practical tips to keeping readers engaged You’ve all heard the ageless adage of “Show, Don’t tell,” and if you’ve heard of it, chances are you’ve rolled your eyes and squinted at the ambiguity of the advice. However, while showing vs. telling is crucial to building…