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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Mistakes In Writing
Mistakes commonly made by writers – how to spot them and how to avoid them.
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“Excuse Me, How Much Did It Cost You?”
Helpful tips for new writers to avoid scams in the publishing world.
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Science in Science Fiction: Making it Work
An article on getting science right in SF stories.
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Selling to Foreign Short Fiction Markets
An article by Douglas Smith on selling to foreign short fiction markets.
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Hunting for an Agent (with Sample Synopsis)
Author John E. Stith describes the process by which an author might acquire an agent.
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50 Strategies For Making Yourself Work
Article by Jerry Oltion on writing strategies.
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A comprehensive bibliography about the best books on the market to hone your writing talent.
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The Complete Nobody’s Guide to Query Letters
Lynn Flewelling writes on the basics of query letters.
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You and Your Characters
An article by James Patrick Kelly on writing stronger characters.
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1998: The State of Publishing
Eleanor Wood’s 1998 State of Publishing speech given at the Nebula Awards weekend
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Breaking Into Print: What Length Sells Best?
Article by Melisa Michaels on how to build a writing career.