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120 Questions

Killing the protagonist - should it be done?

How can I avoid a predictable plot?

Do I have any control over the grammar of my novel?

What do you do when your message could be dangerous?

How can I Avoid Being Frightened by the Horror Story I am Writing?

Can You Mix Readers of Fantasy and Sci-Fi?

Fantasy novel with obvious - but never defined - sci-fi elements?

Two protagonists where one is dark - a mistake?

In What Way are Most First Drafts Bad?

Where's the middle ground between genre conventions and originality?

How to avoid the 'magic explanation' info dump in Fantasy novels

How can I Switch Protagonists Between Books?

Series: How can I get my reader to not expect any one genre?

When can You Pause the Story and Speak Directly to the Reader?

Just how Different are Male and Female Readers?

What Can Ensure Re-Readability?

How can you write during a full work day?

Why is having too many symbols a bad idea?

Do I need to 'formalize' someone as a beta reader?

Can Extensive Outlining Take the Place of the First Draft?

How Can I Make a Great Plot?

How can I create an inter-connected plot across a series?

How Does the Publishing Process Work?

Clear steps for developing a powerful inner conflict

Transitioning from novel writing to screenwriting?

How can I establish the nature of a person/group without action?

What is a subplot based on: conflict or tension?

Will what worked 'back then' work today? (Novels)

How do I know when to include subplots?

How/When to include twists when developing plot.