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5 tips to help you conquer your fears about sending your manuscript to an editor
polishing Kristen Tate 3/4/21 polishing Kristen Tate 3/4/21

5 tips to help you conquer your fears about sending your manuscript to an editor

It can be scary to send your work to an editor, even when you know you need feedback to improve. Here are 5 tips that will help you fight the fear.

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Is alright all right?
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Is alright all right?

Is it “alright” or “all right”? The short answer: it depends. I’ll give you the details, so you can decide what is right for your context.

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How to write effective dialogue tags
polishing Kristen Tate 3/24/17 polishing Kristen Tate 3/24/17

How to write effective dialogue tags

Learn how to bring your fictional dialogue to life using dialogue tags.

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What is an error, anyway?
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What is an error, anyway?

Who makes the rules, and what is the logic behind them?

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“Are you there, Mom?” When to capitalize family titles
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“Are you there, Mom?” When to capitalize family titles

Is it, "Are you there, Mom?" or "Are you there, mom?" Learn the rules about when to capitalize family titles.

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How to punctuate dialogue
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How to punctuate dialogue

Learn the three most important rules for punctuating dialogue in your novel.

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How to avoid errors in historical fiction
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How to avoid errors in historical fiction

Learn about three key sources that will help you decide whether a term would be used in your fictional character’s period.

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Using ellipses and dashes to create dramatic dialogue
polishing Kristen Tate 7/26/16 polishing Kristen Tate 7/26/16

Using ellipses and dashes to create dramatic dialogue

Learn how ellipses and dashes can help you create dramatic rhythm and pacing in your dialogue.

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