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Discover when your manuscript is truly ready for literary agent queries with expert insights on revision strategies, professional submission materials, and avoiding common mistakes that lead to rejection.

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Are You Ready? When To Query Literary Agents

Every writer experiences that pivotal moment—manuscript complete, hope surging—when the urge to hit "send" on agent queries becomes nearly...

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The best audiobook recorder depends on your experience, budget, and production goals. Learn the best options here.

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Audiobook Recorder: Review of Popular Tools for Narrators and Authors

Audiobooks have exploded in popularity, with demand growing for high-quality, professionally narrated recordings. For authors and narrators looking...

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Getting your book reviewed requires patience, strategy, and persistence. Learn more here.

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How to Get Your Book Reviewed

For professional writers, getting your book reviewed is one of the most effective ways to increase visibility, credibility, and ultimately sales. A...

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From selection to shelf, each book in a library represents a decision made with the community's best interests in mind.

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How Do Libraries Buy Books?

Libraries are the cornerstone of information access in communities worldwide, providing a vast array of books and resources to the public. But have...

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Scrivener offers many more features than covered in this guide, but these basics will get you started on writing your book.

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Easy Guide to Using Scrivener for Your Self-Written Book

Scrivener is a powerful tool for writers, offering a wide range of features to help you organize, write, and prepare your book for publication. This...

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Your book cover is a crucial marketing tool and an important part of your book's identity.

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Book Cover Artists: Styles, Finding, and Collaborating

A book's cover is often the first point of contact between a potential reader and your work. It's not just about aesthetics; it's about conveying the...

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Getting a book published is a lengthy process that requires dedication, patience, and a lot of hard work.

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How to Get a Book Published

Publishing a book is a dream for many writers, but the journey from manuscript to printed work can seem daunting. Whether you’re aiming for...

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writer mastering exposition in story

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Mastering Exposition in Story

Have you ever been told that your story felt bogged down with too much information? Or perhaps you've encountered a fantasy novel where the first...

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pacing novel

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Crafting the Pace of Your Novel: Practical Strategies

Whether you're penning a novel, a short story, or even diving into a screenplay or musical, mastering the tempo of your narrative is paramount....

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classic chinese literature

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Classic Chinese Literature: A Must-Read List

Chinese literature is a treasure trove of beautifully crafted stories and tomes. Especially if you are a western-born writer, it's imperative to read...

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books on writing

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Bibliography: Books on Writing

The best writers are readers - that is undeniable.

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Full Immersion: Capturing Memories

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Full Immersion: Capturing Memories

Memories are strange things. They can be fleeting. They’re often spotty. They are what we remember, not necessarily the exact series of events that...

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