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Make-A-Story™ Monday – This Week’s Writing Prompt
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Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
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Write the Vision ~ Wednesday
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Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
Sometimes it is good to play a comma by ear: place one where there is a natural pause in narrative...
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Thursday’s Tips — Dialog
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Tactical Tuesdays: Advice for Self-Editing
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