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I don't know if you noticed, but last week snuck by, snowed by a post-holiday weekend daze. I just wanted to collect the best posts, just in case you missed them...

Novelist Sarah Hall stopped by to discuss researching historical novels, her favorite writers, and how to write your first novel despite everyday pressures.

National Novel Writing Month concluded, causing a few Publishing Spot readers to take the time-tested, unstoppable writing method: "The write-it-all-out-and-fix-the-details-later approach."

A major publisher launched a novel scavenger hunt, letting readers chase after scattered copies of Scarlett Thomas' new book, The End of Mr. Y. Aspiring writers should take careful note of this combination of community, interactivity, and quality writing.

We learned the Art of Meeting People, a skill that will help fledgling writers build community, conduct better book tours, and make new friends...