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I dabble in writing; I've become increasingly proficient in keeping my condescending nature in check. Haven't written much though. Working on that.

A lot of my experience comes from reading, from books on writing, and from blogs on writing. I've also done a lot of critiquing at Critters.org, and reviewing at The Fix Online. Science-fiction and fantasy are my natural stomping grounds, but everything else is good too.

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How do I know if a concept is sexist or not?
Jul 17, 2018
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How can I write about historical realities that readers mistakenly believe are unrealistic?
Jul 22, 2018
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"All of a sudden..." ?
Aug 21, 2011
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I have 97 pages in my book draft. Is it too late to swap to third person from first?
Jan 16, 2017
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Why are writers so hung up on "show versus tell"?
Dec 29, 2016
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Plot twist where the antagonist wins
May 24, 2019
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Editors: Edit on first read, or read and edit on second round?
Feb 22, 2011
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How to perpetuate the plot-driving riddle without frustrating the reader?
Jan 21, 2018
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I'm afraid of quashing the hopes of a new writer
Dec 22, 2018
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Is it acceptable to use words like "heaven" and "god" when the narrator is agnostic?
Jun 11, 2018
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How would having the writing challenges on Meta work out?
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What should we do with the "fundamental career advice" question?
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Does Writing.SE accept critique requests?
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Can Writers Graduate? Correlation between voting and progressing?
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Under new processes, Monica's removal should complete the Conduct Review, not request Reinstatement
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My office wants infinite branch merges as policy; what other options do we have?
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Is it common to discuss the intent to leave with a manager before giving notice of resignation?
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I'm at a loss with “Dungeons and Dragons.” How does one play it, anyway?
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Why did Literature fail?

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