The 6 Golden Rules For Being a Good Writer

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


I have found that one of the best sources of advice and inspiration on writing comes from other writers.

We all approach our work in different ways — keep in mind that there is no right way — and sometimes we need to be shaken out of our comfort zones. This can be attained by things like reading each other's work, conversation, or attending lectures.

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How Important Is The First Line of A Book?

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


One thing I hear a lot in the publishing world is how important the first line is to a story.

Whether it is a short article or a 600-page novel, everything seems to rest on hooking the reader in that first sentence, that first thought, that should (in theory) set the tone for the rest of the piece.

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