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  • I definitely know what you mean when you say the world crea...a sticking point, that's when I'll go into research mode. I've found it useful to use...the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir as a rough model, and have each country claim...
  • Thanks for such a detailed explanation! I always wondered how others did it (edit / re...was faced with the challenge. I've spent a good part of the past month in edit mode (on the computer, using a col...
  • This is an interesting topic. I know that those who suffer from non-physical pain can feel invalidated by doctors and by friends and family who don't understand, which...
  • Started by Sally Panayiotou
    Last reply by Rebecca Forster
    Hi ladies Last year I published a couple of tween books (which obviously isn't recognised as an actual genre!). I'm currently working on a YA paranormal and I'd really...
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  • I agree it's too long.  I would leave out the explanation and the "nail bitten".  You can describe her appearance later. And why the italics?  As a first person narrat...
  • I agree.  I'm sure that's not the case.  I probably took it down to edit it, and never reposted it, or some other simple explanation that I really care enough to think...
  • From what Publishers Marketplace had to say about The New York Times's list, I think you're right, Zetta. Here's a snippet from PM: >>Print and e format sales a...
  • You said it.  Man, those Goodreads stars and their cold shoulders!  I guess I should be a grown-up about them but they get under my skin when there's no real explanati...
  • Thanks Stacey!   The "little heart" is literal. Also, his angel is truly weakening but the explanation would take some time and I think it might work better as a hook.   Thanks again for your fresh eyes. -B.
  • Great, Autumn.  Here's the info.  I'm very glad you feel up to participating. Check out http://catherinestine.blogspot.com/  for the format. I'm going to link to yours...