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Read Like A Writer, Write Like A Reader

Barbara Linn Probst asked more than fifty writers: “How do you read? Do you lose yourself in the story (as a reader might) or read to study how the author did it (as a writer might)?” Here's are their answers.

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8 Common Questions About Writing In Deep Point Of View

Point of View expert Lisa Hall Wilson offers answers to eight common questions about writing in Deep POV.

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Processing Critiques: Tuning In vs. Tuning Out

Reading critiques and edits of our work can be difficult. Lori Freeland offers advice of when and how to take critiques from others.

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The Most Important Reader Question

"What's going to happen?" is the most important question you can build into your story. That anticipation is reader glue.

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Creating Memorable Animal Characters

Just like a human character, there are many details to consider when writing an animal character. Ellen Buikema shares eight ways to make them memorable.

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