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Expert Profile: Susan Rand

Expertise: General writing questions fiction and non-fiction, having to do with creating characters, plotting, outlines, description, organization, how to start, how to keep going, how to finish, ePublishing, creating a website to display your work, etc.

Experience in the area
35 years' writing, studying writing, teaching and mentoring beginning writers.

Education/Credentials
BA degree in English/Creative Writing, 1982

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 8892
Knowledge	9.98 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.95 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		225

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/17/08
10	10	10	10	10/06/08
10	10	10	10	08/29/08
10	10	10	10	08/10/08
10	10	10	10	06/07/08

User Comments

Thank-you very much!
(Caitlyn on 10/06/08)

Excellent response, went above and beyond what I expected! =)
(Aria on 08/29/08)

Your response was very informative. Thank-you so much for your help!
(Cady on 08/10/08)

I am more than satisfied with the response. The old saying that you learn something everyday comes to mind
(Joseph on 06/07/08)

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Recent Answers from Susan Rand

2008-10-14 Should I try to get published: Hello Michael: You are right in seeking professional advice for your story. Friends and family are not inclined to discourage you or hurt your feelings, nor do they generally know much about writing...

2008-08-29 Do readers not like big words?: Hello Aria: I would certainly use simple words whenever possible (and it's always possible), but I wouldn't recommend you use the phrase "dumbing down" when speaking to your readers: they are more likely...

2008-08-02 Keywords: Hello Cady: Those books you have read that reference celebrities, products, etc., were they fiction or non-fiction? My guess is they were non-fiction. Real products, people, etc., are not normally used...

2008-06-07 submitting writings to publishers: Hello Joseph: It is difficult to answer this question without knowing whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction, a story, play, or book, and in what country you want to publish it. I must assume...

2008-03-12 Starting out a writing career: Hello Conor: Why shouldn't you boast? That is a rare accomplishment! So many people claim to be good writers but their work shows lack of education and experience. I know, I deal with them all the time!...