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  Alexander Perry posted a new article:

  

  Top 12 Crippling Mistakes of the Self-Publishing Newbie

  Top 12 Mistakes of the New Self-Published Author. Some may think these are shortcuts, but they will undermine your career and cast doubt on your professionalism every single time.

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  • April 16, 2017

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    William Pepe What is a "trope?"

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    Alexander Perry Hi William. A "trope" is an overused plot device. For example, in YA boy meets girl and falls immediately in love. In YA fantasy, it's often main character discovers magical power he/she didn't know they had, but must use it to fulfill prophecy...  moreHi William. A "trope" is an overused plot device. For example, in YA boy meets girl and falls immediately in love. In YA fantasy, it's often main character discovers magical power he/she didn't know they had, but must use it to fulfill prophecy to save the world. In thrillers - amnesia victim discovers he is a superspy killing machine. And so on. Every genre has them. Novice writers often go down that path when they begin because we do enjoy those stories - when they are done well. But when they are not, the reviews can be ravaging.  less

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    William Pepe Thank you for the definition.

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  Patricia Ross posted a new article:

  

  Think Like a Publisher to Get Published

   
  If you're an author interested in self-publishing, you have to think the way a publisher thinks. The number one focus for any publisher is profit. Before you even start the writing, you have to ask yourself if the idea is marketable. Once you f...

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  • November 30, 2015

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