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by Anne R. Allen As long as there are writers, there will be writing scams. Hungry predators will always be lying in wait, ready to pounce ball. By Laurie McLean, Founding Partner of Fuse Literary Agency The last year has seen a maturation of many of the trends that were sparked by the revolution in publishing that began a decade ago. Indie publishing. Social media marketing. The birth of Author-preneurs. “the zone.” Ruth and Anne Want to Wish You All a Very Happy Holiday Season! One of the most common themes we hear from new writers “High Concept” novel. At least it’s a close to High Concept as I’m likely to write. I have to admit I’ve been a little terrified Dear Santa, This year I have been a very good writer. I did all my homework, cheered on my fellow authors, and accepted rejections with Win #NaNoWriMo? Time to celebrate! Especially if it’s your first novel. by Anne R. Allen. Did you win #NaNo? Is it a first novel? Congratulations!!! Only about 3% of people who start novels actually finish, so you’re a major winner right there. You’ve done IN THEIR OWN WORDS: AUTHORS GIVE THANKS (OR NOT) WITH SOME INSPIRING WRITING QUOTES. This Thanksgiving, we’re offering some inspiring writing quotes from some of our favorite authors. (Plus some anonymous funnies.)  by Ruth Harris Editing, revising and rewriting— “I was working on the proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the are no rigid rules for writing good fiction, only guidelines. Even guidelines don’t apply to everybody. Every genre has its own Campbell New Book!!  Gak – I have a new book coming out January 29.  The Goddaughter Does Vegas is number 6 in an award-winning it is we crave—cars, trains, electronics, food, dates—we want them ever-faster-and-furiouser. In fact, much of the developed world seems to be engaged some turbocharged drag race of the soul, hurtling our frenzied selves from cradle to grave, terrified of slowing for even a