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A tale of two questions: it was the best of orphans, and the worst of prologues
Dear Andrea, Two questions for you. 1-I am having trouble formatting on the new computer system I have. I thought I set it up for regular ms formatting, but it looks like that isn’t the case yet. I am...
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Can I use actual places and brand names?
Trademarks only protect businesses in the same category as you from using the same name or slogan. That means there is no legal protections prohibiting an author from using the name of a real company...
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How do I get free editing?
One way is to find a copy editing error anywhere on this website. That’ll get you the introductory offer for free (or $5 off a longer edit if you’ve already purchased the introductory offer.) But if...
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To Adverb or Not to Adverb
Dear Andrea, How do you find a good balance in using adverbs and adjectives? Too many sound amateurish, and too few sound Spartan. Signed, Between an Adverb and a Hard Place Dear Between, I hear...
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Sure, if the character is indeed debating himself out loud. Internal debates, however, should be treated like normal interior monologue, but with each “on the other hand” given it’s own paragraph. In...
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Which is right: Plotting or Seat of the Pants?
Typically, experts who happen to be in-control plotters (NCP) will tell you their method is the right way to write, while professional seat of the pants authors swear by theirs and got published that...
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Want to be a trusted critique partner?
Most serious writers seek to partner with other serious writers in mutually beneficial critique exchanges. What can you do to be the critique partner everyone wants? The obvious, of course, is to know...
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What Do I Put In a Synopsis?
The contents of a synopsis should cover the major plot points of your novel. Publishers ask for a synopsis to see whether you know how to plot a novel before they read it. So a good place to start is...
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To be Subtle or Not to Be Subtle
Dear Editor, As a Christian writer, I want to make a positive spiritual impact on my readers. Specifically, I feel God wants me to be a witness to atheists and agnostics through my writing. Christian...
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What should I write as a Christian Fiction Author?
Write for whatever purpose God has called you to write. He isn’t necessarily going to use us all the same way. Some might be called to reach outsiders. Others might be called to write for the Church....
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