How To Write A Strong Start For Your Novel
I revised my Civil War novel Hearts of Stone many times before selling it to Dutton Children’s Books. My editor only had one major suggestion: [Read More]
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Why and Where You Should Start Submitting Your Writing This September
“I went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged… I had poems which were re-written so [Read More]
How to Start a Story: 10 Ways to Get Your Story Off to a Great Start
Perhaps you’ve heard the old publishing proverb: The first page sells the book; the last page sells the next book. I’m convinced there’s a mammoth [Read More]
How To Start Writing: Tips From A First-Time Author
When I started the task of writing The Love Fool, I had no idea how to begin. Sure, I’ve written papers case studies and such while [Read More]
The American Academy of Pediatrics is Telling Doctors to Start Prescribing Play
For many parents, back-to-school season incites a mad scramble to organize kids’ activities—from music lessons to math club and after-school tutoring. But a new policy report [Read More]
5 Things That Happen When You Start Calling Yourself a Writer
There can be very set ‘wrong’ and ‘right’ ways of being a writer – or so we’re led to believe. Historically, you’d need to have [Read More]
How to Start Your Novel: Advice From Literary Agents
No one reads more prospective novel beginnings than literary agents. They’re the ones on the front lines, sifting through inboxes and slush piles. And they [Read More]