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How to make travel scenes interesting without adding needless plot diversions?

Other options for "had had"?

How to handle translation of a language in a comic, while preserving a sense that the language is significant?

The polymath's dilemma...?

When should one not present events in chronological order?

What to do when characters disagree with the plot?

Brands to use, brands not to use

How to separate scenes in a chapter?

Coming up with names for species in fiction?

How does one avoid bland, generic fantasy while they write?

Is it acceptable for a tech book to consist of only 2 chapters?

What's the proper etiquette/format for updating a blog post?

How are multilingual scenes handled when the story's main language is translated into that of its minor one?

Does excessive use of prepositions make writing unclear?

Should you publish or share poetry that was written simply in an angry or sad rant?

How to attract the average reader to an "intellectual" novel?

What should be in a cover letter for short story submission to a magazine?

Potential confusion: referring to home planet as "Earth"

Can I improve my beta reading skills to aid a close person's writings?

When to use the em dash (—) in fiction writing?

How do screenwriters earn money, if none of their scripts get turned into movies?

Bullets vs. Numbering: which to use when?

What are the advantages of different date formats in resumes and CVs?

Can my work be stolen if I post excerpts and ideas on critique sites?

It is a sign of bad writing to have many scenes that are disconnected with the main plot?

Does submitting multiple pieces to professional magazines (and being turned down) hurt chances of later stories that may be better-written?

How can I deal with an overload of writing projects?

Cutting down on paragraph size

Is it really necessary to add things like "I thought, I wondered, etc," in first-person narrative?

When should I avoid the passive voice? When might I use it?