Writing & Editing News

• 10/02/2022in Writing & Editing Resources

  7 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Novelists

  Professional writers of all stripes will agree that writing is both easy and hard. For novelists, the challenge exceeds composing well-written content. Agents reject flawed work. It is better to create a less mistake-riddled work given the high rate of rejection by agents. Novice novelists make a number of common mistakes. Weed out these weaknesses...
• 10/07/2021in Writing & Editing Resources

  Book Writing Software and Publication Issues

  Are you ready to write a book? Do you think getting your book published will be the most difficult challenge? Actually, the hardest part is writing a book, as there are more opportunities than ever before to publish a book. There are also more tools available to make the writing task easier. Before you begin...
• 03/06/2021in Writing & Editing Resources

  Establishing a Routine for Productive Writing

  Establishing a routine is an essential tool for most writers. Routines are invaluable for writers because they provide structure and allow them to focus on writing. The difference between unrealized potential and being a published author is the commitment to make it happen. Establishing a daily routine is a part of the process. Learning how...
• 27/05/2021in Writing & Editing Resources

  Writing a Captivating Query Letter

  A query letter is a one-page document sent by a writer to his or her literary agent. Its primary purpose is to lure the agent’s interest in the manuscript. Since many writers are engaged in the same goal, a successful query letter makes for an outstanding pitch. Each query does not have much time, or...
• 17/04/2021in Writing & Editing Resources

  Why Finding a Literary Agent Still Matters Today

  Few major publishers take submissions seriously if they are not received through a literary agent. As revealed by the 2014 Digital Book World and Writer’s Digest Author Survey, agented authors received substantially higher median advances and earnings. Traditional publishers also depend on agents to be reliable guides for writers. What Literary Age...