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This is a place for fiction writers and those who represent them and edit them to gather and discuss the process and the business. If you have ever even fantasized about writing a novel you are welcome too.

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Is a series easier to sell these days than a standalone work?

Started by Ian Nathaniel Cohen. Last reply by Peter Kraft May 12. 5 Replies 1 Like

These days, when browsing the shelves at bookstores, I see a large number of books that are parts of a series (particularly mystery and sci-fi/fantasy). I can understand a publisher wanting a series…Continue

Social concerns in fiction

Started by Michael Valentine. Last reply by Michael Valentine Mar 4. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Should great fiction reflect or try to bring attention to problems in our society or is it enough to just try and tell great stories? What should the goal of a fiction writer be? Continue

Two Stories In One -- Best Way To Tell Them?

Started by F.J. Thomas. Last reply by Ekta R. Garg Feb 25. 3 Replies 1 Like

Basic idea of the book is that a girl and her pet are separated during a disaster. The premise of the book is the story of each one until they are reunited at the end of the book.The basic format of…Continue

Did any of you participate in the Write a book in a month challenge?

Started by Deborah Herman. Last reply by Mari Adkins Jan 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I have heard about the write a book in a month challenge but do not know the details. I would love to know if it worked out for any of you and if it spurred you on to completion. Perhaps you can…Continue

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Comment by Patricia Gligor on October 29, 2012 at 11:17am: It's the week of Halloween and there's a serial killer on the loose in Westwood.

http://tinyurl.com/cwhmf7g

Comment by Ekta R. Garg on September 24, 2012 at 4:07pm: Hi, Christie. I'm going to throw my hat into the ring :> -- in addition to being a writer, I'm also an editor and would love to talk more about your project, including giving you a complimentary sample edit. Check out my blog, The Write Edge, at thewriteedge.wordpress.com for more on how to contact me and what I can do for you. All the best with your manuscript!

Comment by Glenda J. Findley on September 24, 2012 at 11:37am: Christie Keele ... I also received your message in my email. I hope you take Sharon's advice. I am also an freelance editor and would be glad to help. Be sure to find an editor that fits ... personality and style can make all the difference in a good team effort.

Comment by Sharon Lindenburger on September 23, 2012 at 10:31pm: To Christie Keele,

Your message regarding an editor for your book came into my mail box, but I could not find it here in Fiction.

The Freelance Editors group here on WAE has some excellent independent editors, so don't hesitate to contact a few of them, including myself if you like. I edit both fiction and non-fiction, and would be pleased to help. And, as I said, there are other good editors on here as well...don't be shy about approaching some of us...we love to help writers!

Comment by Jane Lebak on July 31, 2012 at 12:43pm: Over at the MuseItUp Publishing blog, we've got an excerpt from my upcoming novel.

http://museituppublishing.blogspot.com/2012/07/excerpt-wrong-enemy....

It's got a new title now too. :-) I give you...The Wrong Enemy. About angels, children, and what happens when you make a mistake so big you can't make it right, and no one will ever forget it.

Book will be out in September. Enjoy!

Comment by Jane Lebak on July 25, 2012 at 3:42pm: Thank you! They're a good publisher, so good luck! They're publishing something else of mine in September. :-)

Comment by Sherry Antonetti on July 25, 2012 at 3:29pm: That's great. Museitup is looking at my work right now.

Comment by Jane Lebak on July 25, 2012 at 3:18pm

MuseItUp posted an excerpt from my book The Boys Upstairs for "Christmas In July." :-) Enjoy!

http://museituppublishing.blogspot.com/2012/07/excerpt-boys-upstair...

Comment by Jane Lebak on July 24, 2012 at 10:06am: Amber, another beginning writer asked me the same question, so I compiled tips for writing a first novel over at my weblog:

http://philangelus.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/how-to-write-a-novel/

Comment by Joan Adamak on July 24, 2012 at 12:37am: Amber, fiction has genres also. Check them out and then decide which genre you want to write about and there are several good books out there for fiction writers that can help you.