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Construction/Technical Details:
Research Your Novel!- Research article to aid and assist writers' in their research needs.
Research Advice- More help on the chore of researching.
Word Sculpting: Horror- An essay about the genre and what it includes.
Word Sculpting Introduction- An introduction to the article series and the process of writing.
Above The Limit- Do your paragraphs read more like a travel guide? Minimize your description and maintain your action!
Novel Physics- The classic article giving a timeline for writers worried about the level of commitment involved in writing a book.
Word Sculpting: Gratuity- Avoid the bane of readers and keep your work active!
Ideas:
The Enigma of Originality- Is it really such a mystery? How can you achieve originality when so much has already been written?
Writing in General:
Don't Let It Go To Your Head!- Arrogance vs. confidence. The battle rages on.
Editing:
Vampire Verbs- The simple facts on passive/active verbs!
Submitting/Querying:
Resumes or. Biographies- Which do you use in writing?
A Positive Rejection?- Are rejections ever really positive or is this just a myth from optimistic writers?
Email Etiquette- How do you approach a profession who allows electronic queries and/or submissions?
Agents of Truth?- Article series detailing the steps to obtaining representation and what you can expect.
Redundant Rejections- Some rejections can be avoided through precautions.
Miscellaneous:
My Friend The Plagiarist- What is plagiarism and how can you avoid it?
To Catch a Thief!- Interview with someone who caught a plagiarist in their own writing community.
Can Writing EVER Be Profitable?- Can you really make money writing? Article gives the good, bad, and ugly truths about writing as a profession.
Regional Discrimination- Article discussing the unfair treatment "local" authors may suffer.
Fading Frontier- Reminisce about the glory days of early internet activities for writers. Evaluate subscription sites with ease.
What is True Horror?- What is the genre today as opposed to what it was yesterday?
My Wonderful Domain- Keep your online activities active while spending time outside the computer.
Look for Work in all the Wrong Places? Paying subscriptions to find writing jobs? How can you possibly find work when you have to pay to even look?
