An author first writes a ____________ of a story. Later those pages become a book.

The middle of the book might ____________, or reveal, a surprising event in the plot of the story.

A writer's office may be a _________, a confusing path among books, papers, and computer equipment.

A writer might need to hire a __________ agent, someone whose business has something to do with books.

The _________ director is in charge of the department that corrects early versions of books.

Readers sometimes send letters __________ or urging, an author to bring back a favorite character.

An editor often asks the author to make ___________ or changes to his or her writing.

The author wrote with a ________ sense of humor, finding reasons to smile at the difficulties of life.

A critic may include _________ or quiet, criticism in an otherwise favorable book review.

To make known.

Relating to making materials ready to publication.

Relating to writers or the writing profession.

The form of a book, paper, or an article before it is submitted for publication.

A complicated and often confusing network of pathways.

To muffle or soften the sound of something

To force or influence or persuading.

Related to preparing and issuing a piece of writing for public distribution or sale.

Changes of modifications made to a piece of writing.

Twisted in an expression of displeasure or regret