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One of the most beautiful definitions of faith can be found in the Bible. I don't know, it's just so tangible in its intangibility. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Whatever you have faith or hope for, this is a good one.

Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch. President Trump now oversees the military and the

I’ve seen several posts lately with agents leaving their agency or the industry. If you’re an author recently affected by this, please know that I’m open to queries & would love to take a look at what you have. But mostly, I’m sorry and I’m sending hugs and warm wishes. ❤️

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1. Spotlighting minor characters Your first pages should usually focus on your protagonist over side characters. Focusing on minor characters who never return distracts from the main conflict and confuses readers about who and what actually matters. Intro your protag ASAP.

2. Too much backstory Readers won’t care about your character’s past until they’re invested in their present. Backstory dumping at the beginning bogs down the pace and takes us away from the present action. Instead, blend it in naturally as it becomes relevant to the plot.

Hi #amquerying I am opening back up to Thrillers tomorrow for one week. Please check out MSWL for what I'm looking for. And be to check out my free polishing your submission packet guide first! :) amynielsenauthor.com/2023/10/02/pol…

I'm officially open again for Thriller submissions! amquerying #WritingCommunity QueryTracker.net/query/AmyNiels…

Two biggest reasons I pass on manuscripts ⤵️

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Are you a plotter or a pantser? Here are the pros and cons of each, so you can discover what works best for your drafting process. 🧵

Plotting = creating a detailed outline of the story before drafting. This may include scene-by-scene breakdowns or other materials like character profiles or setting maps. As they write, plotters will reference their outline, so they have a sense of where to go.

Some famous plotters include • John Grisham • Agatha Christie • James Patterson

Pros: • Cuts down on revisions • Can reduce writer's block • You may finish your draft faster Cons • Requires more time upfront • May feel overly rigid or stifling • May be less fun or exciting

Pantsing = discovery writing; letting the story unfold as you write. It comes from the term "by the seat of one's pants." Pantsers might have a vague idea that will spark the idea for the book, but they won't necessarily know how it's going to all play out until they get there.

Some famous pantsers include • George R.R. Martin • Stephen King • Margaret Atwood

Pros: • Gives you creative freedom • You can start writing right away • May make the story and writing process feel more exciting Cons: • Often requires more editing down the line • There's a greater risk of writer's block • May take longer to finish a draft

There's no right way to write. Every writer should give themselves the time and space to discover what THEIR ideal process is. And remember, your creative process is allowed to grow and evolve as you do. So what's been working best for you recently? Plotting? Pantsing?

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