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If you’ve looked into writing software, you’ve probably heard about Scrivener (in fact, you can read our Scrivener review here). Combining an effective word processor with a suite of tools that facilitate outlining and research management, it’s fast become one of the most successful pieces of writing software on the market. That complexity, however, comes at a price; amidst a sea of potentially …
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Few writers of fantasy (or any other genre) can claim to be as wildly successful as Neil Gaiman. The mild-mannered English writer has long been a kind of literary rock star; his novel American Gods picked up several awards in 2001, his novel Stardust was made into an acclaimed movie in 2007, and his The Sandman comic series and its various spin-offs have swept up dozens of awards and have helped …
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I got my Creative Writing degree by accident. My college, in the UK, was unusual in requiring first-year students to pick an additional subject in their first year – partly to widen their interests, and partly as an escape route if their first choice wasn’t everything they hoped . My major was Fine Art, so naturally I scanned down the list of related arts subjects that A) I was vaguely competent …
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If writers share a single fear, it’s the Bibliotrice; a vast, word-eating chicken-monster that consumes nearly finished books with a ceaseless, demonic hunger. If they share a second fear, it’s having their work stolen. Rare occurrence though it is, plagiarism of this type can happen, and it makes sense to know what you should do in the immediate aftermath of having your work stolen. As ever, …
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She’s not even trying to support my work.He won’t accept that great writing takes time.If this was any other job, she’d give me a break.He just doesn’t get it. Does your partner’s lack of support for your writing leave you feeling this way? One of the essentials of the writing life is having a safe and supportive space in which to practice your craft. Being distracted by other responsibilities, …
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I’ve stifled enough chuckles on dull commutes and been distracted into wandering the wrong way down enough streets to safely say that I am a podcast addict. If you too are a regular listener, you’ve no doubt noticed that not only do podcasts make ideal travelling companions for fans; they also make highly effective indirect marketing tools for creators. If you’re an author thinking of starting …
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