books
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There are so many examples of people constantly claiming they are going to write a novel or are indefinitely working on a novel that it has become a cliche. Lots of people have admitted they want to write a novel – even a short story – but far fewer people follow through with it. There…
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For those who do not know, beta readers are people you ask to read your manuscript in order to provide helpful feedback and constructive criticism on your stories before you submit them for publication. You can ask people you know to be beta readers, or you can hire beta readers online. Having multiple beta readers…
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If you are an aspiring writer, or even just a curious word-smith, you’ve likely heard people in the industry talk about the necessity of having a thick skin, being persistent, and handling rejection. Stephen King (my favourite author) often tells the story about when he was first submitting short stories to publishers, he would keep…
