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NaNoWriMo Inspiration: 8 Novel Writing Insights from Successful Authors
Need some inspiration to help you crank out your word count goal for NaNoWriMo? Here, in a list compiled by WD Editor-at-Large Jessica Strawser, authors including Junot Díaz, Jojo Moyes and Robert Crais share their insights for taking that novel idea from idea to completion. Read More...
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This is the Easiest Way to Get Paid to Write - Even if You've Never Written Before

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6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Writing LGBTQI+ Characters in Teen Fiction
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Before you embark on writing a queer character for Young Adult, answer this question: Is there something about his/her/their queerness that is essential to your story, or are you trying to check off one of your agent’s items on a diversity list? If it’s the latter, stop right now. But if you're willing to write LGBT characters authentically, here are some things to avoid in the process. Read More...
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How to Transform Funny Stories into Comedy Writing Gold
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Funny stories that comedians perform in clubs are called anecdotal stand-up. These stories can be based on real-life experiences or they can be made up. In either case, there are three keys to transforming a funny story that your friends enjoy into anecdotal stand-up that can entertain an audience.    Read More...

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Embrace the Journey: Advice for Researching Your Nonfiction
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The research process behind every nonfiction project is a great journey, and nonfiction writers certainly straddle the line between being artists and archivists. Here, author Jeff Biggers shares writing research tips he's learned from a career of crafting nonfiction, including keeping a notebook and setting the scene.   Read More...
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Live Webinar: How to Attract an Agent: From Query to Career
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Children's Literary Agents Roundtable: How to Write for Young Audiences
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Here, four agents who represent children's literature, took time out of their busy day to share their insight and wisdom on platform, writing picture books, and writing for young audiences. If you want a better understand of what these agents are seeking in their submissions inbox and in their clients, be sure to pick up a copy of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 for the full roundup! Read the roundtable discussion here...
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Your Weekly Writing Prompt
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Considering Absurdism: The 7th of November is the anniversary of absurdist writer/philosopher Albert Camus' birth in 1913. Writing as yourself or through a character, discuss whether life has meaning and reason--or whether it's as meaningless and nonsensical (i.e., absurd) as Camus believed. Given your position, consider what, if anything, people can do to find happiness in life.

Learn more about Camus and absurdism, and post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here ...
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