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In this episode, Kristina Stanley and JoEllen Nordstrom will talk about the element called the Reader Knowledge Gained as they continue the 38 story elements in writing a story. The point of this element is what the reader learns that the protagonist does not. What is Reader Knowledge Gained? Reader...

Download “How to Edit When Prepping for Submission” Learn 6 Book Editing Secrets to Successful Publishing as discussed in our live online interview with Alexa Bigwarfe of Write Publish Sell. Professional editors and publishers are essential to your book’s success. Watch this video...

In this episode, Hayley Milliman, the content lead for ProWritingAid, joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the often-used admonition from an editor to a writer to show, don’t tell. We at FirstEditing love and partner with ProWritingAid so much because they have a fantastic online platform that helps...

Do you have a book idea that you’ve been working on for years? Maybe you have a document filled with research and stories. When the concept and the vision for your nonfiction book begins to take shape, it may be time to consider publishing it. If your goal is to get a book deal with a traditional publisher,...

Characters are one of the best assets in your story. They can be the most likable, interesting, and even colorful characters, but how do you make them leap off the page, draw a reader in and really make them care about what happens to your protagonist? Well, if you can adequately explore what drives...