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Query for the whole book, and best of luck! ^^ I hope it's not too long though... mine is 127K. xD But! Recent authors have paved the way for longer ...

Why six? :?

Or! If your backstory is really interesting and complicated, prequels may be needed. :)

That's not grammar. It's a little linguistics thing. ^^ Herb with an h is a name. Herb without an h is a special plant.

Still, the phrase "Be clear" is lovely in its advice. ^^

Yes! Elements of Style is SO AWESOME. I love that book! Such a little boo,... so lovely. :)

Haha... I can't stand criticism. And I'm supposed to be one of the better writers here! XD When I see a review on one of my pieces, my stomach just ...

Yeah... I don't think literary agents like to be called. ^^ Best of luck!

I set the ideas aside for another story.

The Golden Compass or Norther Lights (whatever it's called!) by Philip Pullman uses aspects of magic and technology together. If you want to use it, use it. :D

A lot of times, what happens is that first drafts suck. First drafts of novels really suck. That's why not a lot of people actually stick with their novels. It ...

I don't like it, but fortunately, I don't do real world stories, so it works out. :D

Well... it's two o'clock in the morning, so anything I write will suck. Still, this is how I would approach your description: The cement was cold. It bit my through ...

Brainstorm first! What are some things that you've doubted? Maybe you had to question your faith on spiritual matters? Whatever, just write down whatever doubt reminds you of. Then, after ...

Have the characters move around the room or notice things particular about the room. And make sure you're describing interesting things. Um... yeah. Forgive me, I'm being vague. Not to ...