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Posted on April 12, 2023 at 11:40 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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How to move beyond the three-act structure: Editor Tiffany Yates Martin shares her advice on how to use rigid structures as guidelines for your writing, rather than as a formula that must be followed precisely (Jane Friedman).
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Writing a standalone novel versus a series: Bestselling thriller author David Baldacci talks about his inspiration and writing process (Writer's Digest).
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How to self-edit your novel: Amelia Winters walks her fellow writers through the various approaches and tasks of a professional editor, with the reminder that editing the story will change your sentences, but editing your sentences won't change the story (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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How to write fantasy: Author and writing mentor K.M. Weiland gives five tips on writing fantasy, making sure to hit on the key plot, character, and theme features (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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Writing nature memoir: Joanna Penn and Merryn Glover discuss how to write a nature memoir, but also cover the art of bringing setting to life in any genre, among other topics (The Creative Penn).
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