Posted on June 29, 2023 at 11:00 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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Past tense versus present tense: Dave Chesson makes sure you remember which tense is which, and covers the pros and cons for each in fiction (Kindlepreneur).
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5 tips for writing an ahistorical novel: Author Tirzah Price explains what she means by "ahistorical" and then tells you the dos and don'ts ... starting with, yes, you still have to research (Writer's Digest).
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Defining the scope of your memoir: Knowing where to start and what to include can be tricky when writing a memoir; see what a professional editor has to say about an actual work-in-progress (Jane Friedman).
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Hope versus happily ever after: An uplifting ending doesn't have to mean that everything is resolved to your protagonist's satisfaction; Emilie-Noelle Provost explores the distinction between the differing expectations of readers for the ending tone of a novel (Writer Unboxed).
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