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The answer to the question of whether or not screenwriters and novelists need help from a third party is yes and no. Or no and yes, depending on your preference. Believe it or not, Christopher Nolan's new film Inception suggests that the answer is usually yes. When Cobb, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio, says that when we dream we are creating and perceiving the dream simultaneously, he reveals a fundamental insight regarding the creative process. Just as we create and perceive as we dream, we simultaneously create and perceive as we write.

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Writing is a solitary activity, which makes it ideal for introverts and people with agoraphobia. Writing for a living is anything but. How do we make the leap from in your study, to in your face? Time and again I hear people on this site complaining about the business aspect of writing. We'll always face agents who don't appreciate our work, and publishers who only do a minimum of promoting for first time authors.

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Surely Pearl Buck and James Patterson didn’t have these problems, did they?

“I can’t think of what to write. I’m stuck.” Sound familiar? Some call it writer’s block. Some call it *****. Whatever – it’s a problem.

“I think my manuscript is okay, but how can I be sure?” Somebody, somewhere has an answer for this, right?

How can I get an agent to respond? Aren’t there any out there who are really looking for manuscripts?” Yes, there are – maybe. But finding one… Another story.

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I’ve written book reviews and used book reviews in my profession as a Public Services Librarian for over 25 years. Many of us use book reviews when deciding to purchase a book for ourselves or someone else. There are various publications that include book reviews, including local newspapers, magazines, and dedicated publications, such as Library Journal and the Kirkus Review. We must recognize the difference between reviews and flyers or catalogs. Flyers and catalogs sent by publishers and distribution houses, such as Book-of-the-Month Club, are not reviews.

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Does criticism by other writers really help? The short answer is yes, it can. How can criticism by other writers, especially those that don’t write the same kind of articles I do, help me? Read on…

First of all, you won’t just be criticized; you’ll get some praise too. While feedback from other writers as focused as you can be frustrating and exhilarating, there’s a flip side. You will have to return the favor. How? Read on…

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