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CREATE MEMORABLE CHARACTERS

. This is the very same information I've taught at writers' conferences and creative writing workshops.

Here's what you'll learn:

how many characters Chekhov thought a story needed;
the differences between major and minor characters;
tips on adding emotional depth;
characters in historical fiction;
how to make the most of dialogue;
why you should interview characters;
details that make the difference;
character worksheets, and much, much more.

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The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers: Small Presses, book contests, university presses, and independent publishers for unagented authors

Have you tried and failed to find a literary agent? Grown tired of pitch sessions and query letters? The Big Book of Small Presses and Independent Publishers lists over 350 small presses, book contests, university presses, and independent publishers that take “unagented” submissions. This book is for you if you have: finished writing your book; given […]

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MacDonald’s confident prose and great summaries and organization give readers that same empowered feeling to go out and seek publication themselves, without having to rely on or feel judged by an old fashioned middle man.

– K.C. Finn, for Readers’ Favorites

In an era when traditional publishing feels unattainable to so many people, this book is a beacon of hope.

– Annie Tucker, Writing Coach

…a valuable resource for authors without an agent. The info is clear, concise and provides helpful guidance on what to include for each submission. Well done!

– Becky Parker Geist, President of Bay Area Independent Publishers Assn., chapter leader of NonFiction Authors Assn., and CEO of Pro Audio Voices Inc.