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How to write an autistic character having a meltdown?
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How important is education for an author?
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When editing for a person, how much can be changed?
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Any resources for writing in Anglish?
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In a book manuscript, what are the spacing guidelines?
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Easily understandable way to describe a character speaking with vocal fry?
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Short sentences vs. long sentences in fiction
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Scrivener: marking multiple (non-adjacent) phrases in a manuscript with same footnote
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How possible is it to publish a sequel with a different publisher than the original (successfully)?
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How to include a list of terms (glossary) in a scholarly paper (IEEE format)?
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How to come up a name for an underwater (e.g. Mermaid) ceremony?
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Is writing a novel about a song considered plagiarism?
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Tool to batch convert DOI to citations?
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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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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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Slow openings: What is it about this Neil Gaiman opening that pulls the reader in?
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What is the correct way to cite a paraphrase of another source?
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Is omniscient observer POV really dead?
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Querying for a setting-heavy speculative fiction novel
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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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How do I credit a quote if I am uncertain of the source?
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How to write intercut scenes in a novel?
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How do you convey that two characters have a crush on each other?
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Dialogue from a distance
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How do you refer to someone in a formal essay?
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Are there copyright issues with a novella title if it's a famous line?
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How do I add an ISBN to Calibre ebook?
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How do I write a computer-savvy/hacker character?
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Can you write a story without a protagonist?
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Why can I not self-reflect on my own writing critically? How can I self-edit?
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A question about Past Participle vs Simple Past in a novel
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Peeking through character's mask
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Usage of semi-colon
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How do I write a character who is exhausted?
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What counts as exposition dump and is it possible to do exposition dumps without affecting pacing?
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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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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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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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How can you make the unstoppable force trope work?
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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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How do you get out of a corner when plotting yourself into a corner?
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Can you ignore your own death flags and spare a character if you changed your mind?
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How do you make an unhappy ending satisfying for the readers?
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How do you make a story as scary as possible?
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When your main character is a misogynist or a racist, how do you tell your readers that you don't subscribe to his racist views by merely showing?
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Is it okay for the male and female characters in your story to sound the same?
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Is Bridge Logic a terrible TV trope that should be avoided at all cost?
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How do you make a story as sad as possible?
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How do you add LGBT characters in your story in an organic fashion without coming off as "pandering"?
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Is it OK to have a main character without a goal?
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Is it a bad idea to make a villain or a main character too unlikeable?
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How do you merge two comics panels into one?
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How can you put a lot of time-skips as soon as possible in a story?
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Can you completely skip bridge scenes in movies or comic books?
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Is it ok to introduce something in a flashback if you forgot to introduce or foreshadow it before?
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How do you show a wolf howling in a comic book panel if the wolf isn't visible?
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