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The fateful day has arrived when you get your manuscript back from your editor. Although you’ve discussed what the changes might look like, you still ...
No one questions the idea that fiction writers may need to use tools of nonfiction—research, interviewing, reporting—for their craft. But I know many nonfiction writers ...
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Whether you believe writer's block is real, or a convenient excuse for being lazy or lacking commitment, this one strategy can make you more productive ...
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