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For Writers

Ally answers writing and publishing questions here.

Ally frequently blogs about writing and publishing.  You can find some highlights here:

900 Hours (or Why You Shouldn't Be In Such a Hurry)

How to Find a Literary Agent

Eleven Myths About the Publishing Industry

The Wrong Questions

The Questions Most People Aren't Asking (but should be)

101 Tips on Being a Writer

* Part 2 (Philosophy on the Craft)

* Part 3 (Plots and Plotting)

* Part 4 (Characters)

* Part 5 (Overcoming Writer's Block)

* Part 6 (More Writing Tidbits)

* Part 7 (Editing)

* Part 8 (The Business of Publishing)

* Part 9 (Being a Professional)

* Part 10 (Closing Thoughts)

Writing vs. Publishing (or why "going pro" isnt' the best use of a 12-year-old's time)

On Self-Publishing

 

Articles That Can Help You Improve Your Writing

  • So You Want to be a Writer (read)
  • Idea To Shelf: A Book's Journey (read)
  • How Do You Write a Book? (read)
  • Don't Get it Right Get it Written (read)
  • It's All About Character (read)
  • Story Structure—Acts and Plot Points (read)
  • Conflict—The Scene's the Thing (read)
  • Show Don't Tell (read)
  • Keeping Pace (read)
  • The Voice Factor (read)
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