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Item No. #WY1204

Letter from the Editor

GETTING STARTED

Journal
By Jack Clemens
Warm up with this collection of tips, news, trivia and inspiration for living the writing life.

2004 Guide to Novel Writing Software
By Jack Clemens
Find the program that's right for you with this roundup of the latest writing software.

CRAFT & INSPIRATION

Novel Writing Boot Camp
By Bob Mayer
This clip-and-save guide covers the basics of the entire novel writing process, from first idea to submission.

The Others
By Brian A. Klems
Jamise L. Dames' first novel was a self-published success. Now, after scoring a great mainstream publishing deal, she discusses the challenges of finding a larger audience for her multicutural perspective.

10 "Truths" to Ignore
By Loren Estleman
Take heed! A bestselling author speaks out against writing advice that can lead you in the wrong direction.

Writing Clinic
By Paul Bagdon
This professional critique of a novel-in-progress shows how you can make your scenes more authentic.

The Depths of Description
By Cindy Rogers
Make your prose shine by mastering these classic rhetorical devices.

SUBMIT & SELL

Betting on a Rookie Agent
By Julie K. Silver
An agent with a long list of clients may not be the best fit for your needs. Here's why you should consider going with a novice.

Getting What You're Worth
By Amy Cook
Take this lawyer's advice to negotiate the best publishing contract possible.

The Perfect Pitch
By Teresa LeYung Ryan
To successfully sell your novel idea to an agent at a conference, you've got to polish your technique. This sample pitch shows how.

The Hustler
By Dawn Simonds
Bestselling fantasy author Christopher Paolini discusses how hard work and a never-say-die attitude led to his remarkable success.

35 Literary Fiction Markets
By Maria Witte
A listing of publishers seeking literary fiction manuscripts.

LAST WORD

It's All a Setup
By Jack Clemens
John Steinbeck knew how to establish tone where it matters most: in the opening scene.