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The Two Basic Rules of Editing (and the Rookie Mistake)
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Choosing a Publicist: Ruling Out and Ruling In
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Why Read Women Writers? An Interview with Bill Wolfe
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How to Plan a Book Reading That Delights Your Audience
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Considering Your Reader Is Not Coddling Them
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How to Bring Value to Your Readers
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5 On: Jonathan Westbrook
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Getting a Memoir Published in a Difficult Market: Q&A with Margaret McMullan
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Knowing When to Fly: Leaving Your Critique Group
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How I Won My Third Essay Contest
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Beyond Good Writing: Two Literary Agents Discuss What Matters Most
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Saying No to Twitter: What Authors Need to Know
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Upcoming Events and Classes with Jane
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The Myth of the Natural Writer
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5 Ways to Market Your Audiobook Without Ads
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When You’re Just Not Ready for Rejection
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8 Mundane Elements You Should Cut From Your Story
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Simplify Your Submissions to Literary Journals
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Writing for Audio: Understanding Attunement
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Beta Readers: Who, When, Why, and So What?
