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George Orwell’s manuscript for 1984

George Orwell’s manuscript for 1984

George Orwell's original manuscript for 1984, which was published as a facsimile edition in the 1980s, is a comforting reminder of how much editing even the best writers have needed to do, and how important the editing process is as a whole. >>

Minor characters in Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet

Minor characters in Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet

A look at the use of character in The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell. >

Fake literary agents target new authors

Fake literary agents target new authors

A look at a growing scam that preys on new authors trying to get published. >

Mistakes writers make

Mistakes writers make

A look at some of the more common mistakes writers of fiction make. >

Advice for young writers

Advice for young writers

Some tips for teenagers who are thinking about a career writing fiction. >

The scent dinner

The scent dinner

Notes on the writing of senses, prompted by a scent dinner with NY Times scent critic Chandler Burr. >

Clever linking for book bloggers

Clever linking for book bloggers

A look at better linking strategies for book blogs. >

Nat Sobel interview from P&W

Nat Sobel interview from P&W

A link to an interview with American literary agent Nat Sobel. >

OK or Okay?

OK or Okay?

Taking a look at the origin and usage of the word okay (or ok). >

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