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Ohio farm boy John Rayburn comes face-to-face with his doppelganger from another universe, resulting in a worlds-spanning adventure to get back home again.
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Manuscript Preparation
Article by science fiction writer Vonda N. McIntyre on manuscript preparation for SF/F genre fiction authors.
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Manuscript Format
An article by Chuck Rothman on the correct manuscript format for sf/f fiction.
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What Is a Word?
Article by Chuck Rothman on how to obtain a word count for a work of fiction ready for submission.
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FAQ for Beginning Writers
Eight essential questions answered by the pros for beginning writers.
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