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Is there a way to make text feel like an unhinged rant while still being readable?

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The "Rules" of Writing

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The "Rules" of Writing

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The "Rules" of Writing

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Is there a way to make text feel like an unhinged rant while still being readable?

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Can I use a place from another book in my own?

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How many red herrings is too many red herrings?

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In historical fiction, should the narrator call the characters by their last names or by the nicknames used by other characters?

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Is a new paragraph line needed in dialogue when a character responds with actions?

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What are the stages to self editing?

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How to safely pose this Mary Sue character?

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How to safely pose this Mary Sue character?

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What's the difference between Deus Ex Machina and coincidence?

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Given two alternative, strong endings to a novel, how to decide which one to use?

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Given two alternative, strong endings to a novel, how to decide which one to use?

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When do I need a new ISBN?

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Paid beta seems to have skipped large portions of my manuscript

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How to add the “thriller” in a supernatural thriller?

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How can I make my book longer without it feeling like padding, while also not significantly changing the plot?

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How can I make my book longer without it feeling like padding, while also not significantly changing the plot?

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I can't afford an editor because my book is too long! What should I do?

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How can I write GOOD work consistently?

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What challenges are there in writing a fantasy cookbook?

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Is using diverse verbs on action beats to tag speech frowned upon?

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How should I designate a break in a sentence to display a code segment?

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Is it morally wrong to use tragic historical events as character background/development?

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Is it morally wrong to use tragic historical events as character background/development?

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How to write a character who's better than you at sounding professional and doublespeak

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How should I designate a break in a sentence to display a code segment?

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What is a beat?

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Is 'infodumping' the important parts of a story via an in-universe lesson in school/documentary/the news/other educational medium bad storytelling?

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How do I make sure that a hook is not misinterpreted as a writing mistake or plot holes?

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Origin of the "1 minute of film per page" rule-of-thumb when following formatting conventions for screenplays?

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Is it better to slowly introduce a character's looks rather than describing it all in one paragraph?

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How to describe a diverse set of characters without falling into purple prose or exoticism?

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I spent 25 years in prison writing epic fantasy manuscripts. All are handwritten due to my circumstances. What is the best way to get them published?

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Is omniscient observer POV really dead?

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When two POV characters meet

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Is omniscient observer POV really dead?

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In dramatic dialogue, would it be okay NOT to drop the definite article from a character's name?

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Why can I not self-reflect on my own writing critically? How can I self-edit?

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Why can I not self-reflect on my own writing critically? How can I self-edit?

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Why is it generally important to be consistent with the tone and style of writing?

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When writing a tragic hero for a tragedy, do the readers have to sympathize with the characters?

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What counts as exposition dump and is it possible to do exposition dumps without affecting pacing?

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What counts as exposition dump and is it possible to do exposition dumps without affecting pacing?

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Why is it generally important to be consistent with the tone and style of writing?

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Is it possible to write a character that remains mysterious until the very end without sacrificing character development?

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Issues to avoid when writing military sci-fi?

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Military plans and the rule of failing the execution

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How do you prevent yourself from neglecting scientific accuracy in a sci-fi-fantasy story without telling?

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Outlining the climax made me lose interest in writing the actual story

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Effectively conveying an unreliable narrator

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How do you prevent yourself from neglecting scientific accuracy in a sci-fi-fantasy story without telling?

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How do you use unreliable narration when using an omniscient narrator?

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When should you reveal the motivations of a villain?

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When should you reveal the motivations of a villain?

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How do you use unreliable narration when using an omniscient narrator?

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My characters either feel clichéd or don't have distinct voices or mannerisms, does that need fixing and if so how?

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How do you ensure that a red herring doesn't violate Chekhov's gun?

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