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How Some Stories Need You to Become a Better Writer Before Telling Them

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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Navigating Romance and Conflict in Redacted

This chapter explores the debut novel Redacted, focusing on the developing romance between Roman and Clara amidst their personal struggles and dilemmas. The discussion delves into the need for a personified antagonistic force in the story and the balance between literary depth and commercial appeal. Advice on writing effective query letters and structuring plot details to entice agents is also highlighted.

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