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Old 07-16-2006, 09:48 AM   #1
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THE ANSWER YOU'RE SEEKING IS HERE: Writing Novels FAQ, Archives and Helpful Links
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Hey everyone!

I'm sure you've all noticed that here in the Writing Novels forum we see the same questions quite frequently. This thread is an attempt to cut down on repetitive questions and help everyone find the answers they need.

Topics listed in this FAQ are not restricted subjects in the Writing Forum, so if after perusing the links you still need clarification or more information, don't hesitate to start your own thread. Not all the threads for each topic are linked here, so you may also conduct your own search to look for more. And trust me--there's a lot more!

Some of these threads date back more than two years, others are only days old. Either way, respected AW members have provided all of the information contained here. Also, don't forget to check out the Learn Writing with Uncle Jim thread in its Archived and Diluted forms for more great topics.


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The Index
01. Beta Readers, Critique Groups & Workshops
02. Character Writing
03. Dialogue & Dialogue Tags
04. Editing, Editing Techniques & Hiring Editors *UPDATE 12/21/09--Is hiring editors worth it?
05. Formatting & Fonts
06. Ideas & Writing Styles
07. Legal Questions, Copyright Laws & Permissions
08. Novel Length, Chapter Length & Word Count
09. Outlines
10. Passive Voice & Active Voice
11. Prologues
12. Pseudonyms
13. Queries, Synopses, Agents & Editors
14. Series Writing
15. Show vs. Tell
16. Software & Saving Your WIP
17. Tense & Point of View
18. Titles
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01. Beta Readers, Critique Groups & Workshops
Beta Readers

What is a Beta Reader?
Another Beta Reader Question
Should I get a beta reader?
On Beta Readers…
Where do I find a beta reader?
Beta Readers
Questions to ask beta readers

Critique Groups

Crit groups
Critique Groups

Workshops

Should I take a writing class?
Online writing courses
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03. Dialogue & Dialogue Tags
Dialogue Tags

The word 'said'
He Said/She Said
He said…she said
Said is Dead?!
Can a Dialogue Tag “Smile”?
“Said,” “Asked” and Other Dialogue Terms


Writing Dialogue

Writing Dialog
Writing “accents”
Few dialogue questions
Starting a novel with dialogue
Wooden Dialogue
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04. Editing, Editing Techniques & Hiring Editors
Editing & Editing Techniques

What’s the scoop on editing?
Editing techniques
Time it takes you to revise a novel?
Don’t rewrite until you’ve finished first draft
How much editing/revising is enough?
Books on Novel Revision?

Hiring Editors -- Worth it?

Is it worth paying a literary consultant?
The Money Flow
Paying for critiques--worth it?
Editor's Job/Hiring editors
Are book doctors a waste of money?
Hiring an editor before submitting
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