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Is Your Fiction Work Worthy of Being Read?

By danagirl at 21 August, 2009, 12:00 am

There are many elements that go into making a work of fiction worthy of being read. While each part is essential, there are four elements that are vital in transforming your work from a boring jumble of words to a true work of art.

Are You Making These Mistakes in Your Fiction Writing?

By danagirl at 21 August, 2009, 12:00 am

John tells Jane about a wonderful story idea he has. Jane tells John he should write a book about it. John does. It is immediately picked up by a major publishing house, and within a month, it is on the NY Times Bestseller list. John quits his job and lives off his royalties. The End.

To Self-Publish, or Not To Self-Publish: That Is the Question

By danagirl at 12 August, 2009, 12:00 am

One of the top questions in writing today is whether or not one should self-publish. Let’s face it. Traditional Publishers receive hundreds of thousands of manuscripts each year, and only a small percentage of those make it into print. The rest are either thrown away or returned to the sender with a nice form rejection letter. For this reason, it makes sense for writers to explore the possibility of self-publication. That being said, let’s weigh out the pros and cons.

Plot: Turning Your Story Into an Exciting Ride

By danagirl at 11 August, 2009, 12:00 am

The plot is the sequence of events that tells the story. The plot is where the author arranges events in a logical order to develop his basic idea. The plot generally consists of five parts: the introduction, the rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the final outcome.