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Posts by writersam‭

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Q&A Are there any websites that show you the popularity and regional use of words?

There are some words and phrases in my manuscript that I think are used in America. However, a beta reader tells me my character sounds British. Are there any online sources I can use to check the ...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by writersam‭  ·  edited 4y ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Q&A Literary agent terms

I've been trying to find a literary agent, but I've been coming across some terms that are foreign to me. I have a clue on what they mean, but would like to have more clarification. Terms: Serio...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Time frame of a traditional publisher, submitting to publishers, and need for an agent

In general, how long does it take a traditional publisher to approve/disapprove your manuscript from the time you submit it to them? The literary work is fiction and is about 330 pages. Also, is ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Point of view, narrative voice, and when to name a character in narration

Let's say you have a scene with Maria, written in third person from Maria's point of view. Then you have a scene with Akash, written in third person from Akash's point of view - and suppose they do...

3 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Usefulness of writing conferences and realistic expectations of obtaining an agent

I completed my first fiction novel a short while ago (heist/romance). I've been trying to get a literary agent by viewing their websites and following their submission requirements. However, it has...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Using footnotes in fiction: children's book which can be enjoyed by adults

I would like to write a children's story which is appealing to both children and adults. However, the world in which the story takes place requires the use of higher vocabulary and slang (it is a r...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Naming characters: Physical v. Personality [closed]

Suppose my fictional character is a plastic penguin which happens to be very pompous. What do you believe is a better way to name a character? 1.A name which describes them physically Ex. Plasti...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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