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Louise Beech discusses the musicality of writing, and why you don't necessarily need to know the technical parts to know how to write.
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Every writer has a distinct way of doing things. From the words chosen to describe their setting to the decisions made on where (and what to include) in a scene – it’s all part of your personality as a writer, your unique writing DNA. Here, you’ll find a selection of articles that focus on hints and tips about how you can develop your writing style.
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