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Advice on Writing Your First Novel (From a Published Novelist) More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Leszek Nikolajuk | permalink
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Steve Raichlen, author of many cookbooks as well as the novel ISLAND APART, shares writing advice for novelists looking to find a literary agent and book deal.

For further reading: http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/how-to-write-your-first-novel-6-pieces-of-advice ^[1]

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How Not To Write Your First Novel More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by isabelle baele | permalink
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A cautionary tale from Lev Grossman, author of The Magician's Land, the stunning conclusion to The Magicians Trilogy.

For further reading: http://www.buzzfeed.com/levgrossman/it-is-ok-not-to-be-a-genius ^[2]

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5 Fundamental Tips For Writing Your First Novel More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by ricardol | permalink
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Autumn is the season when word processors develop twitches in keyboards. Writers emerge from summers abroad, agents hunger for a new voice, publishers finally release the hidden gems that will save th
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-woodville-london/writing-your-first-novel-_b_5669907.html ^[3]

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How To Write A Novel Using The Snowflake Method More
Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago by Ranjit MK | permalink
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How to write a novel: Award-winning novelist Randy Ingermanson teaches his wildly popular Snowflake Method for designing and writing a novel.

For further reading: http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/ ^[4]

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1. http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/how-to-write-your-first-novel-6-pieces-of-advice

2. http://www.buzzfeed.com/levgrossman/it-is-ok-not-to-be-a-genius

3. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-woodville-london/writing-your-first-novel-_b_5669907.html

4. http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/snowflake-method/