I friend of mine in the States emailed me this web site and I think it may be helpful to our little group.
http://mzbworks.home.att.net/what.htm

It is about short story writing in particular, but I think it applies to novels as well. Hope you like it.

deb

Deb, what a brilliant article. Everything in it is so pertinent. This is a must read, people. Take the time.

Great article! So succinct and to the point, no holds barred! And makes me want to entertain! I want that editor to turn the page, to be so enthused an excited she (or he), rather than go home to her (or his) family she (or he) will stay late in the office to finish my unputdownable MS.