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They help you limp along the page, but they’re not doing you any favors. Each has their time and place, so I’m not suggesting you cut...

Authors can gain a lot from some shrinkage. There’s a reason why preferred manuscript lengths you’re seeing from agents are longer...

It's hard to feel certain whether an editor will be the right fit for you, but having a strategy to vet them carefully can uncover a lot...

Querying. Many will try to guide you toward your best possible chance of obtaining an agent, but...

Including a prologue in your story is high-risk, high-reward. Some readers absolutely love them, but many readers won’t read them...

You may have decided that you want to publish yourself, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want every advantage traditional publishers...

High-drama moments without being a cliffhanger. A good cliffhanger is relatively simple once you understand the formula...

I’ve put together a list of red flags directly relating to the special relationship between an author and their editor...