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How to Prepare Your Manuscript for a Developmental Edit

Are you ready to send your manuscript to a developmental editor? Read about what you need to do to prepare your manuscript before you hit send.

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Chekhov’s Gun: Does Your Story Have A Forgotten “Gun”?

What is Chekhov's gun? And how many different ways does it show up in our stories. Anne R. Allen explains how to find out if you have a forgotten "gun."

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When the Second Draft Feels Like a Step Back

Why second drafts often shock writers with the amount of work required, and three ways to make it easier. Great post from Janice Hardy!

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Staying Sane in the Wild, Wonderful World of Writing

Seven things authors can do to feel better about the crazy, sometimes soul-sucking, business of writing. We hope our readers will add to our list!

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Writing Subtext for Non-POV Characters

How do you show a non-POV character’s priorities, motives, or thoughts when Deep POV only allows the reader to know what the POV character knows?

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