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Writing Fiction Feature Writer: Suzanne Pitner

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 		Do Writers Need an MFA in Creative Writing
Many famous writers are graduates of prestigious MFA creative writing programs. Many more bestselling authors are not. Is a masters in writing necessary?
Writing Literature With Sense of Time and Place
Narrative writing needs time and place to give the story context. The best writing literature uses psychology of characters and setting in descriptive writing.
Using a Story Map to Write a Book
The story map is a road map and combined with mind mapping it helps the author navigate off the main road, finding new plot points, keeping the main story goal intact.
The Pros and Cons of a Writing Critique Group
Choosing whether or not to join a critique group is a decision most writers face. Knowing the pros and cons of being a member of a writing group will help.
How to Write Faster and Reach Word Count Goals
Success in NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, depends just as much on time management as it does on creativity. Block writing, timers, and word wars can help.
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Contributing Articles in Writing Fiction

 		How to Get Motivated to Write
Have a great book or short story to write, but finding it hard to make it happen? Here are some ways to help get novel ideas on to paper. Read on for details.
Writing a Novel – Tips on Using Humour
What are the secrets to writing humorous fiction successfully? (What if the writer is the only one who thinks it's funny?) There are "Comedy Guidelines" that will help.
Writing Out of A Slump
Even the most experienced writers face writing blocks. And in the writing community is always best to look for some creative writing exercises. Get over writer's block wi
How to Get a Novel Published This Year
It's the same story every year: This year the novel will finally get published! This year could really be it. Here's how to finish a novel and get published this year.
Keys to Surviving National Novel Writing Month
November was National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. Below are some tips for perspective authors on how to make it a successful month and hints on mistakes to avoid.
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