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Critique Group Procedures	Explains how the WNCMysterians critique group operates.
Potential Mysterian Activities	Lots of things to think and talk about here, but more ideas are needed. Whatchugot?
Word Count Progress Template	An Excel speadsheet that will tell you exactly where you are in your writing project. (For compulsive types like Havelin.)
Non-Fiction Book Proposal Template	Havelin has sold several books to publishers with this. Adapt as needed.
Notes on Lajos Egri's Art of Creative Writing	Havelin disagrees with much of this, but it's still interesting and useful theoretical reading.
Proofreader's Marks #1	Guess what this is.
Proofreader's Marks #2	And now for something completely different...
AP Style Guide on Numbers	This topic seems to generate lots of discussion. Here's some professional guidance.
Chicago Style Numbers	More professional guidance.
Editing Check Sheet	Useful check sheet from Alice Sabo.
Mark Twain Quotes	Some significant thoughts for authors.
POV	A rather awkwardly written opinion piece on point-of-view, with some good points in spite of its error-loaded & poorly punctuated expression.
Favorite Authors & Their Sleuths	Document prepared by Hendersonville Public Library, Hendersonville, North Carolina.
DNA Database Controversy	Article from NewScientist (9 Jan 2010) on DNA matching issues.