A while back I posted a Twitter poll asking writers at what point in their story the inciting incident took place. I expected a range of answers, but was surprised to find more than one reply of "I don't have one." I'm going to go out on a limb and say yes, you probably do,… Continue reading On the Importance of Inciting Incidents
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5 People Who Should Read Your Manuscript
Your first draft is done! It’s time to do some self-editing and then send out queries or self-publish, right? Nope. Five types of people can help you with your manuscript before it gets into the hands of the reading public. Some of these are optional, but others are mandatory if you want to put out… Continue reading 5 People Who Should Read Your Manuscript
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