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Expert Profile: Susan Rand

Expertise:  I can answer such questions as "What is a short story?" "How do I go about writing one?" "How do I know when I`ve got a good idea?" Also questions on characters, plot (if any), conflict, resolution, etc. I cannot tell you how to get published or what formats might be interested in your work. My concern is with the story itself - does it work or doesn`t it?

Experience in the area
I have read many short stories for pleasure and even more with a critical eye. I know what a short story is and is supposed to be. I have edited fiction books and contributed articles to several e'zines.

Education/Credentials
BA in English/creative writing, 35 years studying, teaching and writing/editing.

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Prestige Points: 8442
Knowledge   9.83   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.50   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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Max Questions to be Asked
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Total Questions
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103
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User Comments
Hi Susan; I was very pleased with your answer. To answer your questions. 1. Because it sounds like fun to be a detective and imagine find
(Cathie on 01/17/07)
Thanks Susan, I so appreciate your opinion. I may have more questions in the near future. I know I need perfecting, especially in the language Arts.
(Marcia Isaac on 10/04/06)
Wow! A Plethera of information that I will take seriously. Thanks, so much for your honesty and knowledge.
(Lonnie Royce on 06/30/06)
Thank you for your time..
(Shyla on 12/03/05)
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Recent Answers from Susan Rand
2008-07-04  questions Hello ga: My opinion is that the individual you describe has as good a chance of becoming a writer as anyone else, provided: 1. He is a patient person; 2. He is willing to study and study and...
2008-05-30  Children's Book taking place at Walt Disney Hello Wendy: I googled "Disney Publisher" and got 560,000 hits. In particular, these should inform you: http://www.hoovers.com/disney-publishing/--ID__116288--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml http://www...
2008-04-09  need to ask Hello Purple: I am sorry I am late in answering your question. I am supposed to be "on vacation," but obviously, my entry didn't "take." According to wikipedia.com, "Determining what exactly...
2008-03-30  help on the overall plot.. Hello Ali: Your plot summary is well-done; though it reads a bit morbid, that's probably unavoidable, given the subject matter. It will take some work to make this story appealing to readers. You...
2007-11-20  Getting started and identifying characters Hello writer: Correct me if I'm wrong, but I sense you are young, perhaps still in school. Every writer goes through this process: starting things, not being happy with them, discarding them. It's...
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