The first line of your novel can be your best friend, but it takes work. It’s the single most important way to draw readers into the rest of your story. And almost no one talks about it. Surprising, but there’s…
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Longhand writing is fast becoming a lost art. With keyboards and touch screens everywhere, we rarely have a reason to touch a piece of paper. Along with that fast-disappearing skill, professionals are taking notice of the loss of some essential…
1 CommentWord count isn’t something to worry about while you’re writing your first draft. I’m a big advocate of “it takes a long as it takes” to get the story out. Word count is something to consider later, after you get…
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