Posted on July 2, 2024 at 3:00 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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What working at restaurants can teach writers: Author Ethan Joella reflects on past jobs in the restaurant industry and how its challenges relate to his creative career (Literary Hub).
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Three emotion problems to avoid in your story opening: Becca Puglisi has a specific complaint about some weak opening pages — the amount or type of emotion that appears right away — and, of course, tips for solving it (Writers Helping Writers).
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Listen to your beta readers: Editor Sandra Wendel shares a case study of how beta readers can help you find the nugget of the story you're trying to tell (The Writing Cooperative).
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Embracing a nonlinear narrative structure: Author Nina Schuyler describes how changing the way in which she told her story saved the novel as a whole (Women Writers, Women's Books).
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