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Posted on June 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and creativity advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Writing and publishing across multiple genres: Sacha Black and Orna Ross discuss their experiences with switching genres in this episode of the Advanced Self-Publishing podcast, which also has a transcript for those who prefer reading (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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Why story endings are often predictable ... and that's okay: C.S. Lakin reminds writers that readers often won't mind knowing what will happen in a story — it's the how that needs to keep them surprised and engaged, not accurately assuming (Live Write Thrive).
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How to develop a complex protagonist: Author and editor Ken Brosky offers up four key questions to ask yourself as you develop your — hopefully intricate — protagonist (Jane Friedman).
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Crafting your novel's key moments: Joanna Penn interviews John Matthew Fox — an award-winning short story writer, a developmental editor, and a writing teacher — about how to keep a reader turning your book's pages (The Creative Penn).
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