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Expert Researcher/Editor Leslie Klinger Discusses Combing Through Manuscripts'On the Conan Doyle side there about 35 extent manuscripts of the stories. These are handwritten. They are the originals and mostly Conan Doyle’s handwriting. 'Dracula' is a bit different. There is no manuscript. There is a typed script.'
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Book of Kells - Historical Summary of Ireland's Most Treasured Religious ArtifactHailed by many scholars and experts as the most beautiful book in the world, the Book ok Kells (sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an extraordinarily lavish, illustrated religious manuscript produced by Celtic monks around 800 AD. -
The Prepared Manuscript in Scientific JournalsThe components of a research manuscript.
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Submitting a Query Letter and ManuscriptLearn the top 10 weaknesses most people make when writing query letters to send to a literary agent or publisher.
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How to Land a Literary Agent in 7 Days: An Agent Just Requested My Manuscript! Now What?: Part 1Don't panic! Celebrate! Some people wait years to get an agent to actually request to read their materials, whether it be a manuscript or a book proposal.
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FRUSTRATIONI love to write, until I face a block........ -
How to Be a Good Writing BuddyPartnering up with a fellow writer is a great way to improve your writing, but do you know what it takes to be a truly great writing buddy? Check out these tips geared toward authors editing their manuscripts.
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Children's Book Publishing 101This article outlines mainstream publishing for children's books, and tells you how to meet your agent and get published. -
Five Books Every Writer Should OwnAs a writer, I own a collection of self-editing books. These are my top five go to books for editing.
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What to Do when a Publisher Rejects Your ManuscriptDid you spend months writing, editing, and formatting your book, only to have a publisher reject it? There is almost nothing more upsetting than getting a book rejection, however a book rejection should not stop you from submitting. -
What Are Publishers Looking for from Authors?If you're an aspiring author and you've had a hard time getting a publisher to pick up your book, then you're not alone! Find out exactly what publishers are looking for and then give it to them. -
The Mystery of the Voynich ManuscriptThe Voynich manuscript, believed to date from the early 15th century, has perplexed scholars and cryptologists since its rediscovery in the 20th century. Was it written in code, written in a lost language, written by extraterrestrials, a hoax? -
10 Voynich Manuscripts Quick FactsWhat are the Voynich Manuscripts and what do you need to know about them? -
The Voynich ManuscriptA description of perhaps the most mysterious book ever written.
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How to Stay Motivated when Publishers Keep Rejecting Our ManuscriptsSome thoughts I have when we have rejections. -
New Kid on the Block Takes Publishing to the Next LevelFree publishing with royalties paid; sound too good to be true? Well, it is the truth. Check out Tongue in Cheek Press for all the fine details.
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Critique Partner: Your Manuscript's Best FriendTips to help writers find an appropriate critique partner.
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Negotiating a Non-Fiction Book Contract: DeliveryThe delivery section of your book contract is one of the most important and one that you need to understand and be able to commit to thoroughly. It specifies what you have to deliver and when you have to deliver it. -
Publishing House WatchFairly new to the publishing scene, TIC Press shows great promise for unsolicited manuscripts from unpublished authors.
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Publishing the New Way: My JourneyThe easiest part of becoming a published author is writing the book. Getting it published is a different ballgame altogether. Here is a lowdown on new ways to get published.
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Motivational Techniques for Aspiring NovelistsA few techniques to help you complete your first manuscript and stay motivated during the process.
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Manuscript Pages Guide for Alan Wake on Xbox 360Finding the 100+ manuscript pages in "Alan Wake" has a lot of incentives to go along with it. A guide to finding the manuscript pages in "Alan Wake" on Xbox 360.
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Alan Wake Manuscript Pages Guide: Locations for All 106A guide to all 106 Manuscript Pages in "Alan Wake" for Xbox 360. -
A Guide to Finding the Manuscripts in Alan Wake on the Xbox 360A guide to finding the 106 manuscripts in 'Alan Wake.' -
Submitting Manuscripts to Fiction Publishers, AgentsWhen submitting manuscripts to fiction publishers and agents, it is best to keep the following tips in mind. For those who are looking to get their first novel printed, it is important to learn all the essentials before submitting their manuscript.
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Mysteries Of The Voynich ManuscriptThe Voynich Manuscript is an odd artifact. It is thusfar unreadable. Also, it may be a hoax. However, if it is a hoax, it is still an artifact. Very strange, indeed. -
Things to Consider Before You Submit a Book's Manuscript for PublishingDon't let others make money of your dreams.
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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA): an Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer Perspective and Advice to Writers on How to Win Writing ContestsThe Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (ABNA) writing contest uses Amazon Vine Voices as reviewers in the second stage. One Amazon Vine Voice gives an insider's perspective on ABNA including advice on how to win. -
Is a Subsidy Publisher Right for You?If you are planning to use a subsidy publisher, make certain you read the fine print before signing any publishing agreement.
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If You Are a Special, Unique Person, Beware, Someone Could Scam You!Review for an 8-page letter promising you to send a absolutely free Greatest Kept Secrets guide.
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How to Correctly Format Your Short Story Submission in Microsoft WorksIf an editor doesn't specify how he or she wants a short story formatted, here are some universal guidelines with tips on how to format in Microsoft Works. -
Prepare Your Manuscript for a Publisher's Eyes:Ready For Press is an editing, proofreading, and formatting service that takes your raw manuscript and turns it into a work of art that is ready for a publishing house. Ready For Press will also format your manuscript for all types of digital media.
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Biblical Manuscripts and the Inerrancy of the Old TestamentWith the vast amount of empirical evidence of the Bible's unchanging Word, it's authenticity, truthfulness, prophetic fulfillments, it is no doubt the divinely inspired Word of the Living God. -
Biblical Manuscripts and the Inerrancy of the New TestamentThere is a vast amount of empirical evidence of the Bible of it's authenticity, truthfulness, prophetic fulfillments,& that it is the divinely inspired Word of the Living God.
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How to Publish a Novel: Preparation, Perspiration and PitfallsMany people will begin work on novels, and many of those people will finish them. However, most writers have no idea what to do after the last word's been written.
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From Manuscript to Publication: Getting Your Novel PublishedYou've written a terrific story. It's printed on hundreds of type-written pages or setting beautifully on your computer's desktop. Now what?
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8 Essential Steps Before Submitting Your ManuscriptYou're manuscript is finally finished. You think it's time. You start planning submissions. This is when you should pause a moment and take all the necessary steps to ensure your manuscript is actually ready to be submitted to a publisher or agent.
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Fiction Writing ConsistencyOne of the most important aspects of preparing a manuscript for submission is to ensure everything you state more than once is consistent. Use a Consistency Style Sheet to ensure your manuscript stands out in the crowd.
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Fiction Writing - Repetition - a Common Error Frowned on by EditorsRepetition in your writing is easy to produce - and easy to eliminate - provided you take the time to look at your work objectively and obey a few simple rules. -
Hidden Treasures of TimbuktuAlthough Timbuktu seems like it is at the end of the worth, there are some hidden treasures being held by the people and they do not want to let them go. Find out how this small town may be put on the map indefinitely.
