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How to Polish Your First 5 Pages for Agents

Learn how to polish the first five pages of your novel to grab a literary agent’s attention, showcase your voice, and stand out in a crowded query inbox.

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Chasing Trends, A Writer’s Dilemma

What’s popular this week may not be a few months from now. Should we chase trends? Ellen Buikema shares issues with chasing trends and experimenting with them.

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How to Write Stories That Matter to You and Your Readers

Tired of conflicting writing advice? Here's what every guru misses: authentic writing isn't autobiography—it's emotional truth that connects us all.

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It’s What’s Up Front That Counts

James R. Preston returns to WITS to discuss ways to approach the Table of Contents and how it may be of use to you and your readers.

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Dissecting Creative Guides. . .

Renowned writing teacher, Lisa Miller, discusses the power of breaking down stories across mediums, demonstrating how to do story dissection without carnage.

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