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"In writing fiction, the more fantastic the tale, the plainer the prose should be. Don't ask your readers to admire your words when you want them to believe your story." – Ben Bova ✍️#WritingCommunity

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2019-11-24

Good news! Your protagonist does not have to be likeable. Here's how to write an "unlikeable" protagonist. https://t.co/PkSpznDgXa

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2019-11-06

Becoming a Better Writer: Getting Critiqued. (The purpose of a critique is to make a work better, and to bring out the best in the writing, not drag it down.) https://t.co/corR5XEN2Q

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2019-10-28

I ask ‘why’ a lot. This character is here. Why? This happens. Why? ‘Why’ is the question that keeps me interested.

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2019-04-15

If you are an aspiring author, you'll want to read 's new column on why you should NEVER ask an illustrator to work on your book for free. It's a crucial dose of with input from , , & .
https://t.co/DVkZ4DsBnt

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2018-11-23

Hey YOU! I see you 👀.

I'm with you. I feel your weekend hangover. DON'T GIVE IN. Start your week strong and get those words down! 📝

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2018-10-30

You don't always need a villain to create conflict in . Story conflict comes about because characters have opposing values.

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2018-09-15

Two hours left in the critique auction! (Then I'll shut up about it.) :0) https://t.co/xHu3RwP6D7

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2018-08-16

Looking forward to tutoring 'Writing for Children' with & guest this autumn. We would love to see you there! https://t.co/juUlbqsGq5

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2018-08-09

Looking for some this ✍✍️✍️

Kate Willis-Crowley () shares her approach to writing and illustrating on our website.

https://t.co/L8CXooBkum
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2018-06-27

If you've ever tried to create anything, then Max R. has some terrible, horrible, no good advice for you today on Wonky Peach.

https://t.co/Y0JF9mWE0s

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2018-01-26

If you've ever tried to create anything, then Max R. has some terrible, horrible, no good advice for you today on Wonky Peach. Go check it out.

https://t.co/dlT0a54yPd

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2018-01-25