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Dec 6, 20243 min read
When is the best time to query agents?
When you factor in book fairs and seasonal holidays, when is the best time of year to query agents?
Jul 29, 20244 min read
What makes a good ending?
There’s nothing quite like the disappointment of a bad ending to a story. You’ve invested all that time in reading, only for the finale...
Jun 20, 20244 min read
What is a style guide?
A style guide tracks all stylistic decisions for a manuscript, and it can save you a lot of hassle as you write and edit your work.
May 31, 20243 min read
What's the ideal chapter length?
How long should your chapters be? I’ve seen this question asked many times, and the answer is, unfortunately, not so straightforward.
Jan 31, 20244 min read
Character development: wants and needs
Good character development consists of a few elements, but the big one is wants and needs.
Dec 31, 20225 min read
What does 'progress' look like?
For those who’ve struggled to get words on the page, this one’s for you...
Aug 25, 20224 min read
How to tackle an editor's feedback
Alright, you just got your manuscript back from your editor. You’re filled with nervous excitement, perhaps a little bit of dread. What...
Jul 28, 20224 min read
How to use Word's Track Changes
Track Changes is one of Word's most useful features – here's how to get the most out of it.
Jun 30, 20225 min read
Author Chat: Genevieve Puttay
Gen Puttay recently signed with her agent for her fabulously spooky MG horror – check out her querying journey.
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