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Essential Guide to Writing a Novel

Episode 130 - Kurt Vonnegut's rules of writing, and powerful character descriptioins.

Sep 13, 2024
26:39

Here are Kurt Vonnegut's eight rules of writing.  Also, why reading an Andy Weir novel is such a good writing lesson.  And; character descriptions should do double duty.  Here is how, with examples from legendary writers.

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