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Chekhov’s Gun: A Double-edged Writing Sword

Eldred Bird not only shares the definition of Chekhov’s Gun, he shows you how to use it to edit your novel. #editingtools #mysterywriters

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What is a MacGuffin?

Eldred Bird explains MacGuffins and their use in film and mysteries. (Includes examples of the main three types of MacGuffins!)

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