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A: Where can I find paying markets for flash fiction? There are very few, if any, paying markets for Flash Fiction. There's not really a large market for readers of flash fiction, so it's not worth the investment for most places to pay for them. A lot of authors usually only write flash fiction with the intent to give it away for free. It's a marketing ... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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Does a technical writer need a technical background? Does a technical writer need a technical background? (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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What are the key skills for a new technical writer? For those that are just starting out, what are key skills they should have or learn to be a good technical writer? (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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Does giving away free stories boost sales? Is it worth it for writers to give away free short stories (or entire novels)? I've heard people say that having freebies on your site can boost sales of your books. I'm not talking about giving away free copies of Novel X to improve Novel X's sales, but writing a completely unrelated story and offer... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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What's a good writing software for Android phones/tablets? Everyone once in a while while I'm out I come up with something I want to add to my story. Are there any good writing apps for Android phones and tablets? Most places that recommend mobile writing software recommend iPhone apps, but what about the thousands of people who use Android powered phones? ... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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What's a good program for tracking submissions? What's a good program or technique for tracking submissions? I need something that'll keep track of who I've submitted to, when, if they've replied, and preferably tell me how long it's been out. Any suggestions? Preferably something that I don't need an internet connection to use. (IE, not a website... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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What's the best way to show a foreign language in a manuscript? What's the best way to show a character speaking a foreign language in a fiction manuscript? Should the foreign words be italicized and include a translation? Should it just be included in the sentence and try and make sure the reader can guess at the meaning by using the surrounding sentences and wo... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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A: Should one blog in a few languages? Ultimately, this is going to be a personal choice for you. There are a couple things you could think about when making your decision: Do you have the time to write two blogs? Are you proficient enough in English to write a blog with minimal errors where native speakers won't have many problems unders... (more) |
— | over 13 years ago |
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What is the proper way to write time in a manuscript? I haven't been able to find an answer to this question for a while now. What is the proper way to write time in a manuscript? I'm referring mostly to A.M. and P.M. Should it be written in caps? With or without the dots? Should it be omitted all together and be stated? ex. "eleven in the morning." (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |
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A: What are some examples of modern original plots? There are no completely original plots. There are authors who have managed to put an original spin on an old idea, however. But when you boil the basic plot down, it's going to be the same as thousands, if not millions, of other stories out there. The trick to writing a good book is to take an existi... (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |
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A: Can I include code in .mobi to control the native voice synthesizer in a Kindle? Go through it and work with description. Find places where your description of things (the settings, a character's look, how someone is feeling, etc.) are weak and strengthen them. Action descriptions: "She ran down the street to get away from him." could be replaced with "Her breath was labored as ... (more) |
— | almost 14 years ago |