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Creative writing techniques for the writer whose novel suffers repeated rejections from publishers.

Writing a novel is only the beginning, if you are serious about being published then time invested in editing is essential.

The third of three articles on editing your book for kids. This one shows you how to cut and shape your children's book for maximum reader and publisher appeal.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if manuscripts sold the minute they were printed out and sent off to a publisher? More often than not, publishing is a long process.

Writing a novel is an overwhelming task, but hold on to your pen. Writing the novel is only one of the steps to successfully finishing a book.

There are many nonfiction books on writing on the market today, but few are written by agents. This work, written by agent Noah Lukeman, brings a new perspective.

You've just finished your novel and now you've found a potential buyer. Only the guidelines require a much larger book. How can you add fifty pages in a hurry?

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an insanely fast push to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Why would any serious novelist want to do it?

No piece of writing is complete without submitting it to the scrutiny of revision. Self-editing is a mandatory skill that writers must learn before they can publish.

The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile, by Noah Lukeman

How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.

A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.

It's only natural that after spending months or years writing a book you would want to get it published ASAP. But waiting a few weeks could actually be better.

Breaking into freelance editing means taking any position to gain experience, working your way up, creating a niche, and understanding potential employers.

A guide for hiking through the quaint and little-known area of the Vorarlberg region.

The relationship between editor and writer can be either a respectful and learning one or a disastrous and painful one. Communication and respect make the difference.

Editors can make the difference between an acceptance letter or a rejection slip, but you should first understand the responsibilities of different types of editors.

Writers should ask specific questions about their own fiction while revising and editing work. Use these points as guidelines while rereading your story, novel or poem.

The aim of National Novel Writing Month, usually abbreviated as NaNoWriMo, is to write a 50,000 word novel in one month.

Learn two ways to bring your writing alive by cutting unnecessary action and trimming extra details.

Fiction workshops are one of the best ways for writers to gain feedback on their own writing, but for the best results, writers must learn to be specific in criticism.