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I’ve been a member of various critique groups over the many years that I’ve been trying to wrestle ideas out of my head and onto the page. Each...
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Developing your idea
If you have an idea for a story in mind and have begun fleshing it out then the developing your idea section of the site is for you. Browse our collection of articles full of advice and things to consider as your get started writing your book.
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