The Inside Scoop
book inc writers Liz Jannuzzi and Jen Gaites trade craft advice on character repetition, showing how a recurring gesture only works when it reveals something true about a character.
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Ask Tina advises a writer struggling with novel revision and offers practical strategies to overcome their resistance.
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The Writer's Desk
After two years of writing and revising a middle-grade novel, book inc writer Michele Prestininzi experiences profound relief and joy upon finally completing the manuscript.
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The Writer's Desk
During art class, book inc writer Michele Prestininzi discovers that her reluctance to revise paintings mirrors her aversion to editing her middle-grade novel, leading to a new approach in her revisio...
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Trust the Process
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