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Is Your Novel Idea Good Enough? 8 Ways to Find Out

Before you spend months writing a novel, run your idea through this 8-step assessment to find out if it has what it takes.

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How to Edit Your First Draft: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's a step-by-step process for editing your first draft without completely losing your mind.

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9 Common Writing Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make

A developmental editor's honest breakdown of the 9 most common mistakes new fiction writers make, and exactly how to fix each one.

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Ernest Hemingway's Writing Routine (And What to Steal From It)

Here’s a breakdown of Hemingway's daily writing routine. What worked for a Nobel Prize winner might actually work for you, too.

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How to Choose a Great Book Title (With Genre Analysis)

Struggling to title your novel? Here's a step-by-step brainstorming process plus a deep dive into what's working in fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and more.