Dispatches from the Outer Deep: A Guide to Writing, Editing, Submitting, and Publishing Long and Short Fiction - Paperback

by Matthew Kressel (Author)

Writing, editing, submitting, and publishing fiction can be overwhelming for beginners and experts alike. In Dispatches from the Outer Deep, multiple Nebula and World Fantasy Award nominated author Matthew Kressel answers the questions all writers face when writing short and long form fiction:

• What makes editors stop reading on the first page?
• How do I create compelling characters?
• Why is cultivating boredom good for creativity?
• Does a daily word count actually matter?
• How do I deal with rejections?
• How can I channel my emotions into my fiction?
• And more!

This book of advice, tips, tricks, techniques, knowledge, and more will help you navigate the tricky and often complicated world of fiction publishing like a pro