Real talk about traditional publishing.

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Pitches, pages, and a farewell.

Writing critiques (and an announcement about Ask the Editor...)

How do I know my story starts in the right place?

The REAL Silver Elite controversy

How do I know if a hybrid publisher is legit or a scam?

Do you have to secure rights to quote songs in your novel?

Trusting readers to fill in the blanks

"Should I write to trends, or write the book of my heart?"

How I almost became one of those "writing gurus" you hate

Writing flash fiction around a theme

How to (actually, literally) find time to write

What makes readers connect with a character from page 1?

Can I help you with your writing?

Why you like your side characters better than your hero

Writing complex magical ideas for young readers

What's your character gonna DO about it?

Ramping up the creep factor with every monster...

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