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I was told I could never make it as a writer?

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 29 Jul 22

Since grade school, I have this fervent wish to become a novelist, a journalist, or simply - a writer. I've succeeded in certain ways. I won a short story writing contest when I was in high school. and when I was in college some...

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Broken Beginnings (Update)

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 11 Aug 19

I added 4000 words to Broken Beginnings (yesterday). The story is moving along better than I expected! I really didn’t even want to stop writing but need to get some sleep! Wrote a bit in my journal, Little Miss went home...

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Preptober/Nanowrimo 2018

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 17 Oct 18

How many here are authors who are taking part in Nanowrimo 2018? I am mapping out a YA novel this year, one of my favorite genres to write as well as mysteries! I am looking forward to see how Songs In Silence unfolds! So...

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Have you read any book by Agatha Christie?

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 25 Jul 18

I have the TV on and happened to see part of a show about the English writer of mystery stories, Agatha Christie. Her books have been turned into countless movies and TV shows. One of her characters, Hercules Poirot, is part of a...

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Where can I find editors/agents online?

sohapilee @sohapilee (14) • Philippines 21 Jul 11

I have been writing my own novels. I'm from the Philippines, but it's written in English and I'm dreaming to get it published in an American publishing company. Mostly are romance which are mixtures of chiclit and contemporary. I...

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Has any one here published a book? I need help!

ebook_freak @ebook_freak (1511) • India 15 May 09

I have almost completed the drafting works of a book. I just need some advise on publishing. Please help me out.

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Decided to write my novel first rather then wait untl the end of the day

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 23 Feb 09

This Monday, I decided to do different. I would do my novel writing at the beginning and then practice my vocabulary, etc. and then when that is done, to get on myLot. Now even though I am fresh in the morning, my brain does not...

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Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Updike died

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 30 Jan 09

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28877018/ this guys lists of accomplishments include Pulitzer prizes and over 50 books!! i couldnt imagine writing that much!! heck i was gonna paste all of the article here but its huge lol.. he...

Easiest career to break into: Screenwriter or Novelist?

handsomeitaliano @handsomeitaliano (1050) • United States 30 Nov 08

Don't get me wrong, I know that both of these writing careers have some level of difficulty attached with them as far as getting in is concerned, but which of the two is more difficult? I'm not referring to which is harder to...

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Do you read late till night?

ajrox1810 @ajrox1810 (992) • India 12 Sep 08

I am a fan of a novelist called Chetan Bhagat, and have read all 3 of his novels. He writes in such an amazing way that I used to read his novels late till night, about 2 A.M. I was truly a fan of his books and just loved...

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What is the Greatest of all Novels?

Carl Halling @CarlHalling (3617) • United Kingdom 7 Apr 08

What novel is greatest for you? Is it a great American novel ny Fitzgerald? Hemingway? London? James? Hawthorne? or a great British novel? Dickens perhaps, or Thomas Hardy, or perhaps a 20th Century novel by DH Lawrence or Evelyn...

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More than one gmail account ;possible

suspenseful @suspenseful (40192) • Canada 3 Nov 07

When I first got an invite to gmail, I figured you need one gmail account, and with it joined with google.com, plus blooger.com, etc. I figured that is what you got. And then I got to thinking, what is my husband kicked the...

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Want to be a novelist? So do I. But how to go about it...

neshalc @neshalc (24) • United States 11 Jul 07

Do you have any tips concerning how to go about writing and publishing a novel? Is there a particular genre I should start out with to get my feet wet? How long should it be? How many characters is 'enough'? Thanks for your input....

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Do You think My Friend Can Get a publisher for his novel?

The_SPECIAL_ONE @The_SPECIAL_ONE (57) 5 Jul 07

My friend has wrote an excellent novel http://www.miamired.com He wants to use the Internet and publicity to get a publisher for his novel after 150 rejections... any ideas? Thanks

Tagalog pocketbooks -are you Divina Mangahas fan?

asawakomahalko @asawakomahalko (103) • United States 16 Jun 07

a tagalog writer,my idol,my favorite,i am avid fan readers.

Do you outline?

explorations @explorations (1712) • United States 17 May 07

When starting your novel, do you create an outline expressing how you'd like the work to turn out and which direction it should go? Or are you the the type of novelist who lets the book write itself each time you sit down to...

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What do u like about Chetan Bhagat's writing?

vijiayyar @vijiayyar (191) • Ireland 27 Apr 07

Chetan Bhagat is an upcoming author of Indian origin. To date he has penned two intriguing novels, Five Point Someone and One Night @ Call Centre. Both these novels deal with the modern Indian youth. So what do you think about his...

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What do u like about Chetan Bhagat's writing?

vijiayyar @vijiayyar (191) • Ireland 27 Apr 07

one night call centre

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Which Is Your fav. novelist?

rish_4frnds @rish_4frnds (27) • India 10 Mar 07

i Love Danielle Steel

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How do you get a literary agent?

ktroth @ktroth (378) • United States 2 Feb 07

Does anyone know how to get a literary agent in the US? I want to write a book but I know the only way to have real success is to have an agent. I don't know where to start. Anyone have advice?

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