October 16, 2013 Newsletter

Judging for the 36th International 3-Day Novel Contest begins!

Thanks to everyone who took on the vigorous challenge of this year's 3-Day Novel Contest. Things might be a little quiet now, but here's what's happening behind the scenes:

Now that your submissions are in, we've selected a panel of judges to read your manuscripts carefully over the next few months. The winner will be announced at the end of January, 2014.

In the meantime, keep writing!

For a taste of more 3-Day Novel goodness, check out previous winning novels like last year's winner, Thorazine Beach by Bradley Harris.

Writing Tips

There's more than 300 days before the next 3-Day Novel Contest, but that doesn't mean you should let your writing deteriorate. Here's some editing advice to keep your skills in shape:

"Vary the structure and length of your sentences." From Five Editing Principles.

Still craving more? Whet your literary appetite with some tips for writing fiction:

"Check your work for adverbs and kill the redundant ones. Kill them. Dead." From Six Easy Tips for Self-Editing Your Fiction.

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