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Authors have various methods when it comes to writing a novel. Some are Pantsers, or those who write by the seat of their pants rather than starting with an outline (reportedly, Stephen King is a Pantser). Others are Outliners. Outliners start with the idea for the book, characters, plot, antagonists,...

Any student working toward an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate degree will have to write a dissertation, which is the culmination of years of research and hard work. Whether you are currently writing or planning to a write a dissertation, whichever method you choose to complete it should be...

Getting started on a novel for the first time can be a daunting process. Or is it? Perhaps we should rephrase that to, starting a novel for the first time doesn’t have to be daunting if you follow a few of the well-oiled paths others have tread before you. Writing should be fun, while also being challenging....

My name is Joanne Lane, and I am one of the editors at FirstEditing. Before dipping my toe into the world of children’s manuscripts, PhD theses, fiction stories, essay writing, article services and the many varied and wonderful projects we work on here, I was a freelance journalist. My specializations...

Download This Seminar’s Handout Professional editors look for specific themes and structure in epic fantasy adventure. Fantasy has many specific subgenres. Thus, it is always vital to identify your subgenre as a fantasy author so your editor can accurately determine if you are fulfilling your reader’s...