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First 50: A Study of Craft

A study of various authors' approaches to the all-important first 50 pages of succesful novels from many different genres.

Behind the Bestsellers

TED's own exploration of books making splashes on four national bestseller lists, with plot summaries, analysis, and information about the agents and publishers that made them happen.

Writers on Writing

Unlike the exploration of writing technique and principle you'll find in The Writer's Craft, our Writers on Writing pieces focus more on the experience of writing and the effort, the road to publication, and the creative process overall.

Publishing Perspectives

Here's our forum for from-the-trenches insights from publishing insiders such a literary agents, acquisitions editors, book publicists, and so on.

The Silver Screen

Insights and inspiration for screenwriters on the craft of screenwriting, the market for screenplays, and the process that brings screenwriters success.

The Writer's Craft

A close look at the nuts and bolts of writing craft.

Writers Reference Library

Essential information for writers.