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  • PHENOMENAL tips here! I write YA too (just had my first novel come out in March, Blackbird Flies) so I could really use many of these. Thank you!   Chynna
  • I, because like Margo, I write in absolute silence. S, because I love the details, including grammar and precise word choice. F, decisions are all about how does it ma...
  • Great tips, Julie. Now I only need a new name to keep my personal and public lives separate...what do you think about the name "Gloria Steinem" -- never mind, I Googled it. It's taken. Have a great day.
  • I've been working for a poet for years. I market his poetry and, therefore, find so much useful info along the internet highway. As I dislike not sharing, I thought I'...
  • Great tips, especially "Audience engagement" ... thank you for sharing! Cassandra 
  • Great tips, Annie. I have no problem swearing in real life and in my manuscripts. But I think you could add another point: know your characters. Even if I'm working on...
  • Thanks for sharing Ms. Picoult's tips and philosophy. This is so inspiring. We tend to think these famous writers were always famous or they magically made it...not the case. Lots of hard work.
  • Hi Bella! All great points. well put. I read two weeks ago at a monthly literary salon and ran into a few things I think we could add to your excellent observations. T...
  • Whew!! Congrats Gretchen!! I live out here in California but I'll watch for you if you drop by the Bay area.. :) I just hope my new book launch goes as smoothly as you...