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Writing Good First Lines: Think Theme
First lines matter. To write a good beginning, you need to know what your story is really about. That is, your theme.
The Ten Commandments for Writers: Writing Rules to Live By
10 Writing Rules to Live By, according to agent and author Paula Munier
Stalking the Big Idea
These days, it’s all about The Big Idea. That’s what publishers are looking for. Here’s how to frame your story as a Big Idea.
How Many Words in a Novel: The Perfect Word Count for Your Debut Pitch
The first thing agents and editors often ask writers about their work is: How long is it? Answer that question wrong, and you mark yourself an amateur. Here’s how to answer the right way—and fix your story with Paula’s How-to-Cut Formula if it’s too long.
The Luck of the Irish Writer
On St. Patrick’s Day, all writers are a wee bit Irish.
New Book, New War Plan
Starting a new novel is like planning a war campaign. Strategy is everything.
How Much Money Do Authors Really Make: One Agent’s Rant
How do you make more money as an author? Start by knowing how much authors really make.
Namastay at My Computer
Yoga and writing are my practices, and each informs the other.
My Favorite Books on Writing
One of the most common questions I get from aspiring authors is, “Which books on writing should I read?” Here are my favorite books on writing.
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