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On flashbacks: when, why, how – and when not to use them. abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

This week on Substack: my favourite editing trick that you can do too! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Struggling to get over the final hurdle? Here's why you might be getting full manuscript requests but no offers of rep: abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

On Substack this week: why YOU should be in charge of your plot, and not a fairy godmother. open.substack.com/pub/abigai…

I talk a lot about having the right question for your novel – both to get you to the end of writing it and to get readers to keep turning the pages. Here's what it looks like when your question isn't strong enough – and how to improve it: abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Got lots of plot but it still feels like nothing is happening? I unpick why here: open.substack.com/pub/abigai…

Some thoughts from coaching calls/edits I have done recently – what it looks like when there are too many POVs in your novel (and how to fix it). abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Struggling to know if your manuscript is ready to query? Here are five specific problem areas you'll want to check to make sure you're good to go! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Building a successful twist starts earlier than you think... Read more on this week's Substack! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

How traditional publishing decides what to publish – and why that isn't necessarily the 'best' books. On my Substack now! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

This week on Substack: insight from my submissions inbox! Here are three common reasons I turn down manuscripts, and how you can fix your own work: open.substack.com/pub/abigai…

If you're querying and want to know when to keep going and when to revise your manuscript – I can help! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Subplots should feel woven into your story, not just stuck on. Here’s how to identify a subplot that isn’t working yet, and make sure it supports and uplifts your overarching plot. abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

On editing: why getting big edit suggestions doesn’t mean your novel is wrong, and how to be receptive to changes (without having to make them all). abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

Here's something I see come up again and again in submissions: a great plot, but a protagonist who isn't ready for it. Here's how to diagnose and fix it. abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

If you're experiencing the Sticky Middle of a novel draft, here are some tips for diagnosing and fixing the problem. abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

World-building is not just for fantasy authors – here's how to make your novel's world come to life, without info-dumping! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…

This week on Substack: how to weave in all the senses to make your writing as impactful as possible! abigailfentoneditorial.subst…