Posted on November 17, 2023 at 1:17 PM 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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True crime as inspiration for fiction: YA thriller author Margot Harrison explains the ethical concerns she takes to make sure she's not exploiting actual tragedy for the sake of her writing career (Writer's Digest).
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Writing recent historical novels: Author Lee Matthew Goldberg describes his method for bringing the not-too-distant past to life in fiction (Writer's Digest).
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When getting it wrong makes it better: Author Keith Cronin explores how sometimes, for the sake of the story, a writer can make the case for playing fast and loose with realism (Writer Unboxed).
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How to self-edit a picture book: Chelsea Tornetto, an award-winning children's book author and freelance editor, shares her ultimate guide to revising books for the youngest readers (Kindlepreneur).
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