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  1. LucasHunt

    What does one do with a 17k word story?

    Self-publishing is always a viable option. But you could also, if you wanted, lengthen it a bit and submit to novella publishers. The most important part is that you're comfortable and confident with the finished product.
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    JK Rowling Pen Name

    I doubt her regular publisher would feel the need to make any sort of contractual obligations with a client that has made them millions. 1,500 from a "first time" author is very respectable in the first 3-4 months.
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    Bout Time I Decided to Join

    Hello to you! We joined the same day, so I think that clearly means we're meant to be best friends. Fate. :D But seriously, hello!
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    Unusual Trends in Your Writing

    My protagonists always turn out to be smartasses and my villains always (unintentionally) remind me of an English teacher I had in the sixth grade.
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    Multiple Projects

    Same! I usually am outlining/plotting/brainstorming a new project while I'm writing one and then putting the finishing touches/submitting a third.
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    How Long Does it Take you to Write a Novel?

    1. It can take me anywhere from 6 months for an 85,000 word novel to 4 weeks for a 120,000 one. It depends on how much time I have to write, how much world building/plot-weaving/character development I have to focus on and my overall state of mind when approaching the project tin question. 2...
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    Hello! :)

    I was told by my computer screen to introduce myself. Hello. :) A bit of bragging, to quell my insecurity: I've known I wanted to be an author since I was eleven and have been writing fantasy novels since I was thirteen. (Age 20) A couple highlights of my career include: receiving a...
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