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Potter Pets By : Dustin Cannon Peter Rabbit was a figment of the imagination of the very creative Beatrix Potter. The author was born in 1866 in Victorian Kensington London. Short Stories Vs. Novels By : Christopher Anderson There are many differences in technique and purpose between Short Stories and Novels. If Failure Is A Dirty Word - It Pays To Know How To Clean It Up! By : Steve Dempster The flip side of the success coin is failure. In our culture, failure has almost become a taboo subject - and yet failure simply means lack of success. Learning from failure to gain the success you want isn't magic - it's called planning. In writing this is crucial, so let's have a look at some pointers. The Backstory, Or: Just Where The Heck Does It All Start? By : Steve Dempster If you have decided to write a novel, the story that exists within it extends way beyond the book itself. This 'backstory' is what helps give your book depth: here are a few points to keep in mind about the 'past' of the book you're writing. Three Key Points To Consider Before You Write That Book! By : Steve Dempster According to recent surveys, over 70% of people questioned said they would like to write a book. This article touches on three key points that just might help them - and you - do just that! Three Fiction Writing Concerns for the Author By : Kathryn Lively Here are three common writing situations all authors should consider in their craft. Writing Fiction from Experiences By : Chris Kennelly Life is a book. No saying can hold more truth than that one short quote. Life is indeed a book waiting to be written. Ideas for the best novels and stories often come from the authors past experiences, what they observe, or what they hear from people around them. Fiction Writing: Why You Should Get A Good Agent By : Steve Dempster To get an agent or not? This decision is a crucial one in your writing career so in this article we'll examine some of the 'fors' and 'againsts' of agents for fiction writers. Are Simultaneous Submissions a Good Idea? By : Kathryn Lively Should authors approach more than one publisher at once? Three Writing Concerns for the Author By : Kathryn Lively Here are three writing concerns an author should consider when self-editing. Is There A Book In You? Ten Points That Will Help You Decide By : Steve Dempster The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider. Fiction Writing: 3 Crucial Points For Your Main Character By : Steve Dempster The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character. Short Story Writing: Don't Waste Your Words on Wasted Words! By : Steve Dempster The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control! Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell By : Steve Dempster When writing for women's magazines it's important to know the themes that work - and those that don't. Here we take a look at popular magazine themes. Fiction Writing: Getting Your Events In Order By : Steve Dempster In fiction writing, events occur in strict chronological order. If you would like to know what this means, please read on! Six Quick Writing Errors to Watch For By : Kathryn Lively Here are some good tips to consider when polishing a manuscript for submission to publishers. Viewpoint Writing 2: How To Use Your Character's 'Voice' By : Steve Dempster There are some simple rules to remember when writing form a character's viewpoint, yet many forget them. Here's a rundown of some to remember . . . New Writers: Please Take Note! By : Steve Dempster Have you ever wondered how some writers seem to have plenty of ideas to work with and others very few? Well, here perhaps is one reason why . . . Viewpoint Writing 1: Seeing Through Your Character's Eyes By : Steve Dempster Of the many different writing styles, viewpoint writing is probably the one that works best for aspiring writers - but what is it? Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider By : Steve Dempster In short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then?
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