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Practical writing advice for fiction and narrative nonfiction writers.


Do Publishers Accept AI-Assisted Books? What the Writer Should Know Before Submitting
Do publishers accept AI-assisted books? In 2026 the question stopped being theoretical: a major publisher cancelled a novel over suspected AI use, and a number of literary agencies amended their submission guidelines. In this article, we take a look at where publishers and agents draw the line, what your contract asks you to promise, and when the writer should disclose AI use. There's nothing new about writers using tools. Spellcheckers, grammar checkers, and word processors

Manuscript Mentoring
7 minutes ago8 min read


Hyphen vs. En Dash vs. Em Dash (With Examples)
There are few punctuation mistakes as prevalent as those involving dashes and hyphens. But how exactly do hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes differ? In this article, we find out.

Manuscript Mentoring
Jun 2, 20226 min read


Wordy Writing: Adjectives and Adverbs
Why are adjectives and adverbs often indicative of wordy writing? These word classes are crucial for writing clear descriptions, but overusing them can lead to wordiness.

Manuscript Mentoring
Oct 6, 202010 min read
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