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Don't miss our September issue! Award-winning writer Randy F. Nelson shares his list of the 104 worst clichés ... Plus, an interview with medical thriller-writer Tess Gerritsen ... Learn to develop fiction characters from the inside out ... Explore the forgotten "midlist" market ... Try a fiction exercise from Bret Anthony Johnston's new book ... TV and film buffs: Turn your hobby into writing assignments ... Subscribe now!
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Widget, blidget, gadget—sticky for your Web site
Journalist Kay B. Day brings you news of Internet trends, development and technology.
Inventing settings; improving on "he said"
Brandi Reissenweber of Gotham Writers' Workshop addresses your questions on writing.
More on the power of clichés
Short story and novel author Eric Witchey shows how to improve your writing by studying clichés.
More Poet to Poet
Columnist Marilyn Taylor offers examples of poems that create an 'emotional landscape' through word choice.
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Timeless words of wisdom for writers
Sam McCarver highlights writing advice from the very first Writer's Handbook
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Increase your chances of getting published
Writer and publisher John Daniel offers a guide to a good book proposal package.
Top reasons queries get rejected
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