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All authors get rejected. This is common knowledge in the publishing industry, but that doesn't make being rejected by agents any more fun. If you're hoping to publish your novel traditionally, you ma...

As a writer, one of the most exhilarating yet daunting decisions you'll face is selecting which story idea to pursue next. With many ideas vying for your attention, it can be challenging to determine ...

Jane Eyre. Huckleberry Finn. Jay Gatsby. Sherlock Holmes. What do these characters have in common? In addition to being some of the most famous characters in English literature, they all have unique— ...

Whether it’s a budding new romance, betrayal of a family member, or the revelation of a secret past, there are many ways to write a subplot that enhances your story. When done well, these plotlines ...

If you're hoping to be traditionally published, you likely already know that you first must query literary agents. You may already be bracing yourself for rejection letters and eagerly awaiting offe...

Writing can be a solitary and challenging endeavor, and it can often be difficult to find the inspiration and motivation to keep going. The everyday distractions and interruptions can make it diffic...

As a writer, nothing can be more frustrating than pouring your heart and soul into a project, only to find that readers aren’t interested. Fortunately, there is a way to get people interested in you...

Whether letters, diary entries, or text messages, stories told in alternative formats–also called epistolary novels–have been around for centuries. Many writers have tried their hand using this techni...