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5 Surefire Ways to Confuse Your Reader

There’s a saying in the writing world: Whatever can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. It’s so true. The written word has no voice inflection, nor body language, nor facial expressions to help to convey the true intent of meaning. The … Continue reading

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Imagination and Inspiration – Which is What, and Works How?

Fire and Fuel Beginning novelists are often confused about imagination and inspiration, unsure of the specific roles each one plays and unsure of how the two interrelate. Think of them in this context: imagination can be compared to fire, while … Continue reading

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