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This month: an author who shares a house with a ghost, why your favorite characters have to die, and the best way to start a novel

A Letter from the Editor Welcome, readers and writers, to the August 2023 issue of Books & Buzz Magazine! Featured

by Timothy Pike When you think of horror stories, your first thought might not be of poetry and humor. Yet

If you’re writing a novel, you want readers to be captivated the moment they open the book. Here, we learn

If you’re thinking about sprucing up an unfinished manuscript or trying to get an old story published, don’t be afraid

Ever shed a tear when a character in a novel is killed off? This author of fantasy feels your pain—and

This author found success in self-publishing his book via a crowdfunding campaign—and believes it can work for you, too. by

There are many advantages to hiring a professional to edit your novel. One of the biggest is ensuring your book

A Letter from the Editor Dear Books & Buzz Magazine readers, A free book is always a great place to

by Timothy Pike Technology is an intriguing, rapidly evolving, and sometimes frightening field that can be hard to keep up

Some writers are more productive when they outline their stories in advance, but this author explains why for her, it’s