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CONTENTS
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1
A is for Agent ............................................ 1
Things to consider before you sign a contract
Chapter 2
B is for Balance ......................................... 9
Balance writing and promotion time
Chapter 3
C is for Clues ........................................... 13
Twists and clues are found in every genre
Chapter 4
C is also for Creativity .............................. 20
Don’t let it ebb away
Chapter 5
D is for Dialogue ...................................... 24
The art of putting words in their mouths
Chapter 6
D is also for Distribution .......................... 30
What to check out and why it’s important
Chapter 7
E is for Editing ......................................... 38
You may have to cut parts you love
Chapter 8
E is also for Experiences and Emotions .... 44
Tap into your own experiences and emotions
Chapter 9
F is for Fact Finding ................................. 50
Don’t be lazy—Always check facts
Chapter 10
F is also for Fitting Professions ................ 55
Professions don’t have to define the theme of the story
Chapter 11
G is for Getting Unstuck .......................... 59
Habit can be your worst enemy