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Is this an exchange for novelists, poets, lyricists, and writers of all kinds?
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What is good introductory book to learn scientific academic writing and publishing process?
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Working backwards from "Delete the people, keep the math and jazz." (SciFi short story)
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Is it an odd concept for a superhero with superhuman powers to use technology/gadgets and also rely on tech?
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What to expect from the editing process
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Tips for brainstorming solutions to plot holes & worldbuilding
Awarded May 21 at 21:17
Is it correct to write "sayd" instead of "said"?
Awarded May 20 at 22:08
How do I frame this question?
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Truth in Fiction, Liabilities
Awarded May 20 at 11:50
How to express a foreign language's regionalisms while writing in English?
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Can Word be put in Writing Mode?
Awarded May 14 at 19:57
Is it odd to have a bunch of characters with unique personalities and gimmicks in one place?
Awarded May 13 at 4:46
How do you describe/insert an "uncommon" feature?
Awarded May 11 at 8:42
How do I provide an image reference in Chicago style?
Awarded May 10 at 10:53
How to write a character going insane
Awarded May 9 at 21:56
Using "etc." at the end of list introduced by "e.g."
Awarded May 6 at 17:05
How to make a serious character interesting or likeable?
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Republishing (with illustrations) a copyrighted book with permission
Awarded May 3 at 15:20
How many pages are required to be in each chapter?
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Is it ok to name a character after one in a well-known book?
Awarded Apr 29 at 19:27
Does writing well in one language translate to writing well in other languages?
Awarded Apr 29 at 15:55
Should use BY or PER in a marketing communication?
Awarded Apr 29 at 11:56
How do I make a possibly offensive stereotype less so?
Awarded Apr 28 at 15:05
How to format quick flash cuts of photos in a screenplay?
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Alternatives to raising eyebrows to show surprise
Awarded Apr 28 at 12:35
Should the Table of Contents be title case?
Awarded Apr 25 at 20:47
What does "Add. Or. 742" mean in this citation referencing the India Office Library of the British Library?
Awarded Apr 24 at 16:36
How should I include an English phrase that other characters have confused for a character's name (due to a language barrier)?
Awarded Apr 24 at 16:36
What is the best way to write a non-verbal character communicating?
Awarded Apr 24 at 1:42
Can there be text in a section that isn't in a subsection?
Awarded Apr 24 at 1:36
How to write Man vs. Self conflict?
Awarded Apr 22 at 17:08
Should I reveal real location of events in my book?
Awarded Apr 20 at 17:10
"From to" or "From Through"
Awarded Apr 19 at 20:36
Any tips on how to describe fighter jet designs?
Awarded Apr 19 at 14:37
What is it called when a sentence is seemingly contradictory, but has meaning?
Awarded Apr 15 at 2:32
A single, common English word to describe moving an event up early
Awarded Apr 12 at 18:34
How do you make a place/situation seem brutal?
Awarded Apr 12 at 11:08
Is it okay if my fictional country is like a real country?
Awarded Apr 11 at 17:32
Pronouns for a character that body hops?
Awarded Apr 10 at 19:41
What are the conventions for formatting links to two API references in software user guide text?
Awarded Apr 8 at 8:41
Should a flashback be written in first person or third when the narrator has lost his memory?
Awarded Apr 8 at 1:20
Thesaurus for metaphors?
Awarded Apr 7 at 5:56
Was there zero sense of privacy among famous authors who sent private letters to people?
Awarded Apr 6 at 0:51
How to write an occupation/career that I don't know?
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Should ending punctuation be put before or after an ellipsis? Compare ?..., ...?, !... and ...!
Awarded Apr 1 at 7:40
Interrupting action beats with dialogue?
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Are there any legal issues with referencing nonfiction works and actions in fictional writings?
Awarded Mar 30 at 6:02
Adding A Sense of Despair
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Best way to clue reader into a character's backstory?
Awarded Mar 26 at 21:12
Should I start my book with a declaration of undying love between my two protagonists in the very first chapter? [closed]
Awarded Mar 25 at 6:27
Should I layout my academic paper in one or two columns?
Awarded Mar 21 at 23:18
Are there different types of plot revelation?
Awarded Mar 20 at 21:58
Show don't tell in the paragraph
Awarded Mar 18 at 10:42
How do I describe a character tripping but regaining their balance?
Awarded Mar 17 at 21:58
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How to depict alien thoughts when color/pattern is primary language?
Awarded Mar 14 at 7:03
Can I refer to a work rather than the author(s) with an APA "narrative citation"?
Awarded Mar 12 at 9:11
Resources for beginner/intermediate writers
Awarded Mar 12 at 2:27
My characters speak a foreign language but I write them in English
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Copyright permission for use of song lyrics
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