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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 hours ago

Constructive tip: Build up vs. build-up vs. buildup You can bolster your reputation by using these three words correctly in your next writing.Buildup (no hyphens, please) is a noun or an adjective: A buildup in troops along the border coul…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 days ago

How to create your book’s table of contents Though the table of contents is one of the first pages readers will see, it’s one of the last you’ll actually complete. Because it must perfectly match the names of your various sections and c…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 days ago

When exposition is necessary in a story Of course, sometimes exposition is necessary for expediency’s sake. But it should appear sparingly. A quick sentence noting some historical event or a common trait of an alien species is fine.…

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Revise & Resub

@reviseresub.bsky.social

3 days ago

And you can't forget all of the:

FREE WRITING & QUERYING ADVICE FOR ALL:
16 hours of #AskEditor Sessions between March 19 and 23
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

4 days ago

Promote your book with a speaking career An excellent way to promote your book, especially if you write nonfiction, is with a speaking career.As you’ve authored a book, you’re an expert on the topic you’ve written about. People will …

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

4 days ago

When do you need a manuscript editor? You’ve finished your novel or short story but are beginning to think that maybe someone else should look it over before you send it off. You do an Internet search and find Web sites for manusc…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

5 days ago

Plotting a Story: 10 Tips for Success • Avoid writing schizophrenic story • List rules to maintain internal consistency • Consider employing a deceiver in your plot • Use subplot to give story more de…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

5 days ago

Plotting a Story: 10 Tips for Success • Avoid writing schizophrenic story • List rules to maintain internal consistency • Consider employing a deceiver in your plot • Use subplot to give story more de…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 week ago

Preparing Your Book Reading, Presentation If you’re a little anxious about speaking in front of a crowd for a book presentation, that’s understandable; public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. But with a little prepara…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 week ago

Preparing Your Book Reading, Presentation If you’re a little anxious about speaking in front of a crowd for a book presentation, that’s understandable; public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. But with a little prepara…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Preparing Your Book Reading, Presentation If you’re a little anxious about speaking in front of a crowd for a book presentation, that’s understandable; public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. But with a little prepara…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

7 Things Writers Should Know About Theme • Never be afraid to write what you believe. If the message speaks the truth, others will fear you. When you’re afraid how others will react to your writing, you’ve allowed them to define you. Shou…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Your Story isn’t Its Plot or Structure When discussing fiction, sometimes the terms “story” and “structure” are used interchangeably with “plot.” But a story is not a plot or the story’ structure. While this misuse of terminology m…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

7 Tips To Ensure You Show Not Tell When Writing If your writing feels vanilla, the likely problem with your novel or short story is that it shows rather then tells. Just what does that mean exactly, and how can you fix it? Here are seven great t…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Every word I write is another stroke that takes me to the shore of a completed book Any journey you set out on requires time and at least some hard work. No matter how difficult such travels may be, though, the destination is always reachable. Wrong turns may be made along th…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

7 Things Writers Should Know About Theme • Never be afraid to write what you believe. If the message speaks the truth, others will fear you. When you’re afraid how others will react to your writing, you’ve allowed them to define you. Shou…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

When exposition is necessary in a story Of course, sometimes exposition is necessary for expediency’s sake. But it should appear sparingly. A quick sentence noting some historical event or a common trait of an alien species is fine.…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

When exposition is necessary in a story Of course, sometimes exposition is necessary for expediency’s sake. But it should appear sparingly. A quick sentence noting some historical event or a common trait of an alien species is fine.…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Strike conversational tone in nonfiction book The most significant problem with nonfiction books that I edit is their tone – they are either a dry read or too preachy. By dry, I mean they stick solely to the facts and sound like an encycl…

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Short stories vs. novellas vs. novels You’re at a coffee shop or a party or a writer’s workshop, and someone asks you what you are writing – a short story or a novel? You pause for a moment, wondering if what you’re really writing…

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Revise & Resub

@reviseresub.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

RevPit: Participating Editor Announcements Coming Friday! Are you ready for our 10th Annual Contest? www.reviseresub.com

This Friday! Who's ready to meet our annual contest #RevPit editors? In the coming weeks, each will host an #AskEditor session where you'll be able to ask about their wishlist, editing process, and more!

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Plotting a Story: 10 Tips for Success • Avoid writing schizophrenic story • List rules to maintain internal consistency • Consider employing a deceiver in your plot • Use subplot to give story more depth• Don’t overwhelm reader with to…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

Every word I write is another stroke that takes me to the shore of a completed book Any journey you set out on requires time and at least some hard work. No matter how difficult such travels may be, though, the destination is always reachable. Wrong turns may be made along th…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

7 Tips To Ensure You Show Not Tell When Writing If your writing feels vanilla, the likely problem with your novel or short story is that it shows rather then tells. Just what does that mean exactly, and how can you fix it? Here are seven great t…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

Your story isn’t its plot or structure When discussing fiction, sometimes the terms “story” and “structure” are used interchangeably with “plot.” But a story is not a plot or the story’ structure. While this misuse of terminology m…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

Constructive tip: Build up vs. build-up vs. buildup You can bolster your reputation by using these three words correctly in your next writing.Buildup (no hyphens, please) is a noun or an adjective: A buildup in troops along the border coul…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

When exposition is necessary in a story Of course, sometimes exposition is necessary for expediency’s sake. But it should appear sparingly. A quick sentence noting some historical event or a common trait of an alien species is fine.…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

Short stories vs. novellas vs. novels You’re at a coffee shop or a party or a writer’s workshop, and someone asks you what you are writing – a short story or a novel? You pause for a moment, wondering if what you’re really writing…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

Strike conversational tone in nonfiction book The most significant problem with nonfiction books that I edit is their tone – they are either a dry read or too preachy. By dry, I mean they stick solely to the facts and sound like an encycl…

#nonfiction #truestory #askeditor #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

1 month ago

How to create your book’s table of contents Though the table of contents is one of the first pages readers will see, it’s one of the last you’ll actually complete. Because it must perfectly match the names of your various sections and c…

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerscommunity #writerproblems #askeditor inventingrealityediting.com/2...