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Mike Stackpole

The Secrets

When you are serious about writing...

The Secrets is a compendium of wisdom by writers for writers who are serious about their craft and the business. Written and edited by New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, each bi-weekly issue is packed with a minimum of four pages of vital information about how to succeed with a writing career.

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FREE preview issue #0 (5 pages) contains: ... • Why The Secrets? ... • Writer's Block ... • I'm Not Sure... ... • The Writer's Life ... • Postscript

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Issue #1 (4 pages) contains: ... • To Plot or Not? ... • Characterization: The Soul of the Art ... • Speed Kills ... • Quick Tip

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Issue #2 (5 pages) contains: ... • Rules of Writing: Show, Don't Tell ... • Buttons ... • Why Won't Those Pesky Characters Do What I Want? ... • Living and Learning ... • Red-Flag Words

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Issue #4 (6 pages) contains: ... • Rules of Writing: Continuity Bolts ... • Do I Really Have to Outline? ... • Reading Critically ... • Dealing with Rejection

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