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Can I query a book in two countries simultaneously?

Can I send a query to agents in non-English speaking country and translated version to agents in English country at the same time? I assume I have to inform them...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by Kiratta

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Not wanting to "spoil" a story due to lack of skill

I have a story that is dear to me and that I would very much want to write about. However, I don't have lots of experience in writing so I'm...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by Totofofo

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My protagonist being needed for my story is a life changing event, does that mean the event needs to be in my story?

My protagonist is a first-generation native on a colony world. The general culture of the colony makes it clear that everyone must contribute to the colony in a meaningful way....

Asked on 10/28/2021

3 answer

When does a partially random event go from reasonably possible to contrived "deus ex machina"?

There will always be some amount of luck, some amount of chance and randomness in any story. This is how it is in real life as well, and although stories...

Asked on 10/28/2021

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Is there a way I can print a book only for myself?

As selfish as this sounds, I’m really interested in having my own book printed physically for myself. I don’t intend to sell it or distribute it, and I’m primarily interested...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by The.Epistemophile.Bibliophile

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How do you refer to someone in a formal essay?

I'm writing a formal essay on a book. The book is about a real person, but they are referred to by their first name throughout the entire book. When writing...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by wshtf0

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When writing a piece that will be published in multiple languages, are there any concessions a writer should make in tone, word choice, or style?

The piece in question aims to be accessible, informal, and conversational. A bit of slang strikes the right tone to my American ear. Will it come off alright to other...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by Pamela T

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Chapters in my thriller before the main threat comes in

I'm writing a thriller about some people that have their whole world change around them. I won't bog this question down with lengthy specifics though. The world my characters inhabit...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by Leviathann

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Name of the argument for defending in-fiction atrocities based on historical accuracy?

I remember reading up about an argument, but I can't recall or find what it was called. It basically boiled down to this - because in either our real history...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by ThePiachu

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How to properly include credits for the author, location, date and time?

I'm working on an amateur article about various topics and want to include my name (as the author), location of where I'm currently writing the article, and the current date...

Asked on 10/28/2021 by Arda Çebi

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