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The term “thesis” comes from the Greek θέσις, meaning “something put forth,” and refers to an intellectual proposition. “Dissertation” comes from the Latin dissertātiōn, meaning “discussion”. Submitted as part of an academic degree, a thesis generally forms a major part of any PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s...

Download This Seminar’s Handout When seeking a professional editor, you need a partner for your manuscript. Many freelancers claim that they have editing skills. As you have so many options for hiring editing help online, beware of the red flags you may encounter. Seeking an editor is like searching...

In this chapter, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the sense of touch in fiction writing. We’ve been through sight, smell, sound, and taste, and today we’re going to cover how to use touch to engage readers. The importance of touch in fiction writing The goal...

The recent changes in the publishing industry, such as the advent of self-publishing, have presented a number of opportunities and challenges for aspiring authors. Not least is the need to find and select a fiction editor. This can be daunting, particularly the first time, with multiple options to choose...

Fiction and non-fiction are the two most bandied words used to describe literature. If you’ve ever struggled to get your head around what the F words mean, don’t beat yourself up. You’re probably not alone. In a nutshell, fiction refers to a created plot, settings and characters as told from the writer’s...