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Unless they find out. (through google or somesuch) :) I'm not sure how it works, anyhow, and you're right, probably the majority of the people here are safe on that ...

Hey, guys, I was reading a book on writing the other day, and it brought up an interesting point. If you post an entire novel online as you write it, ...

Those kind of books always have something to offer. :)

*sniffles* I have far too much experience in this area. The safest way to ensure a character's death is sad is to characterize the character well before their death. If ...

Well since it's a children's picture book, a few of the agents want me to send my entire manuscript within the query doing one at a time is not the ...

what is a query letter? im nearly done with the first of two books that i've been working on for the past three years. i'm considering self-publication but i want ...

When you write the query letter, in the last paragraph, write that you'll be showing it to only one agent at a time. If you get more than one request ...

Well, I've officially gotten my first rejection. This is not for me; however, I wish you great fortune in finding adequate representation and eventual publication. It wasn't unexpected, obviously. Act

Unless there's a specific reason for making the chapters short, I don't see a problem with it. I've read books with only one or two page chapters. Actually, I kind ...

Sorry, I should have mentioned that. :) oops. Anyway, an agent WILL NOT ask you for money up front. In fact, if they do, don't send your work to them, ...

I'm honestly not quite sure about the illustrator, though if I had to guess, I would say the publisher would do it (but don't quote me on that.) As for ...

Most of you don't know this, but I've been working on a novel called Beauty--the Beast. It is very near completion, and I've finally completed query letters, only because I ...

I came up with some, but I really suck at it. If you have some I can use, pm me, that would be great!!

McMourning, thanks so much for your advice. I've already utilized it and come up with a country name. Now all that's left is naming towns and landmarks. :) In answer ...

Hey, guys, I'm assuming this is where I can post this, but feel free to move it if I'm off base. I'm currently in the process of writing a romance ...