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Book Quotes Quiz: Which Literary Villains Uttered These Quotes?
How devious and devilish are you? Test your knowlegde of all things evil in this fun book quotes quiz by identifying which villains spoke these literary quotes. Be sure to read carefully; these literary villains are tricky! Take the quiz here...
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10 Great Lines from 2017 NaNoWriMo Novels
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Congratulations to all NaNoWriMo participants on a challenge well met! The NaNoWriMo team asked participants to share their favorite lines they wrote over the course of the month on Twitter, and the responses were excellent! Check out some of our favorites.    Read More...

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The Odd Couple: Co-Authoring a Book with a Friend
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Is it crazy for two close friends to think they can write a book together -- and maintain their friendship? Two writers discuss the pitfalls of co-authoring a book with someone you know well.    Read More...
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3 Tips for Writing Horror Comedy
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Screaming and laughing may seem like opposite sides of the emotional spectrum, but they’re not. They’re just different sides of the same cursed medallion. Maybe that’s why horror and humor can create an indelible impression on audiences when they are combined. Getting the mix right can be a tricky business though, so here are five tips that author J.R.R.R. Hardison finds useful when writing horror comedy.    Read More...
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5 Things to Consider Before Publishing Your Book
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Throughout November, thousands of writers fought the noble fight to complete a book for National Novel Writing Month. If one of those writers was you, our most sincere congratulations; you're basically a superstar. After spending an entire month pouring everything you had into your story, we encourage you not to lose momentum and to consider prepping that book for publication. Here are some tips to make sure you set your book up for success.
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14 Reputable Charities for Writing & Literacy
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Last week, in celebration of Giving Tuesday, which began in 2012 as a way to counteract the overwhelming consumerism we experience on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we created a selection of literacy and writing charities that promote reading and writing across the world. Read More...
Your Weekly Writing Prompt
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Conspiracy! Take an event from history and write a fictional account describing a conspiracy theory about what "REALLY" happened. Or, if you prefer, write a scene about a character who believes in one or more conspiracy theories. Outlandish or realistic, recent or ancient, anything is fair game.

Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments here ....
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Jess Zafarris is an energetic multimedia journalist with more than 7 years of experience writing and editing, and the online content director of Writer’s Digest.
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