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| Writing Books--is it possible? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I've currently taking a course with the Writers Bureau and I'm wondering if writing books is ...
A: If you are interested in writing, then I would suggest that you continue taking as many writing ...
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| Disclaimer | 6/2/2009 |
Q: How do you write a disclaimer for a childrens book,and is there a free publishing service to get a ...
A: Not entirely sure why you feel you need a disclaimer for a children's book. If you are using ...
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| fiction based on true story | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am writing about a true murder story that happened approx. 55 years ago in a different state. It ...
A: Sounds interesting. As long as you are changing names and businesses, I can't see any issues with ...
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| Question: Names of People & Businesses in Book. | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I read another question and answer about writing a book that's based on real facts, plus the answer ...
A: Authors always have a story to tell, hence our driven desire to write, write, write... There are ...
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| Question: Names of People & Businesses in Book. | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I read another question and answer about writing a book that's based on real facts, plus the answer ...
A: My advice, stick with what you do best. When you broach the topic of non-fiction and start slinging ...
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| libel questions- fiction or nonfiction | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My novel is based on a true story. Like many authors, I have extreme concerns with libel issues. ...
A: This is a common question. The bottom line is, if you are going use factual characters, places and ...
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| memoirs | 1/14/2009 |
Q: i am writing a memoir and i will be using real names. i am writing the truth and my friends are okay ...
A: Yes. I would get their written permission to allow you the use of their names in your memoirs. ...
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| children book publishing | 1/12/2009 |
Q: L., I am the author of 'Flavors of Burma -Cuisine and Culture from the Land of Golden Pagodas', ...
A: If your target is Australian, how about you aim for a UK agent first who can then negotiate ...
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| Franchises? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I've seen some writers publish novels about already existing franchises such as Jurassic Park, The ...
A: Copyright belongs to the original author and it is this person that must be contacted. You may try ...
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| Childrens Book Queries | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Because of their short length, is it appropriate to send the manuscript of a childrens book with a ...
A: Submission processes vary from agent to agent, publisher to publisher. Whichever agent or publisher ...
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| Novel Writing Problems | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and have been interested in writing since I can remember. I've always wanted to ...
A: Welcome to the world of writing. My recommendation is to start small, perhaps a novellette or a ...
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| Fiction or non-fiction? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: L., I want to write a novel based on my life experience growing up in another country - I want to ...
A: Anything made up should be deemed fiction. Using past experiences as a base for a fictional piece is ...
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| legalities in writing a book | 10/21/2008 |
Q: My son has custody of his three children from a previous marriage. He has since remarried and my ...
A: Any book that is non-fiction and based on a real life scenario such as the one you have described ...
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| Publishing My Book | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am half way through writing a travel related book, based on the times when I lived in Singapore ...
A: All publishers wish for the next best seller. Do not judge a small publisher too harshly. Sometimes, ...
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| submission confusion | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My character-driven novel has strong elements of the supernatural and suspense. However, most of it ...
A: Whenever I've spoken with agents or publishers, the most interesting comment I hear is how much they ...
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| submission confusion | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My character-driven novel has strong elements of the supernatural and suspense. However, most of it ...
A: Intriguing... I would suggest the horror genre,and perhaps even the fantasy/sci fi genre, although ...
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| characters and making a book flow | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My story is all set out. I have about 20 pages of different notes. Biography of each character. ...
A: My suggestion is to decide if you are going to tell the story in first narrative, or second or third ...
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| Writing | 4/2/2008 |
Q: J.L., My history of creativity began in elementary school--I was making up stories constantly. ...
A: I understand completely as I too, had gone through a similar growing stage. You do look at things ...
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| I would like to get into contact with you. | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My mother and I are attempting to contact an author who is interested in writing her life story. It ...
A: Although fascinating, this is a common story out there. Unless you have a unique twist on this ...
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| My story | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am 15 years old. And i have a great interest in writing. A few days ago, i had the urge to write ...
A: Absolutely keep writing. I started when I was twelve. I discovered how wonderful words can be when ...
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| Copyright question | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Greetings: I am writing a book about the cinema. Part of my plan is to explore many of the great ...
A: It's been my experience that when writing a non-fiction using actual, documented facts, that as long ...
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| book | 11/30/2007 |
Q: L., I am writing my memoirs from the 60’s and want to understand a few things about writing a book ...
A: Interesting questions... for 250 pages, you'd be looking around 70,000 to 80,000 words. I've used a ...
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| children's books | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Should the illustrator have input into the plot of a children's book?
A: Agreements between illustrators and authors of children stories vary, but they should work closely ...
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| Characters | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I'm preparing my first novel. I'll be writing during the National Novel Writer's Month challenge to ...
A: All primary characters have to be believable and carried out throughout the story. Secondary ...
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| Real Setting | 10/16/2007 |
Q: My question is relatively simple I am sure, but it is one for which I can not find an answer. Does ...
A: It has been my experience that it is always wise to check for potential problematic issues,such as ...
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| Writing fiction based on a true story | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I've written a book based on a true story. Just before going to print, my publisher said the ...
A: In my opinion, it's either non-fiction or fiction. Whether you wish it to relate to a true story or ...
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| My daughter's project | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My daughter wrote a children book at school a few years ago, when she was 11 and i just loved the ...
A: How wonderful for you and your daughter. Can I suggest self-publishing for her? There are many ...
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| help with book | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have written several "booklets" on bi-polar disorder and now I would like to get them published. ...
A: I think I must ask this question first. Are you a professional... is this a technical project? Or ...
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| How to Finish? Maybe a Ghostwriter? | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I've been writing a fantasy novel for the last 6 years. When I started me and my collaborator were ...
A: I have been a ghostwriter for many writers who pitch ideas but can't put the ideas to words. ...
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| legal aspects | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have an acquaintance from 34 years ago whose adoptive mother passed away recently. The mother's ...
A: Good Morning Ric, This is a common concern when writing an auto-biography, or memoirs. If you need ...
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| 1st novel | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have an idea for a story, which has been in development stage for the past couple of months. The ...
A: Good Morning Steve, First novels are always the hardest. I will try to give some help with your ...
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