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Writing Retreats I've Tried And Why They've Failed
I wish I could be *that* writer but I don't own a cabin
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7 Rules For Satisfying Murder Mysteries
Rethinking the "fair play" murder mystery
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Announcing: The 100-Word Challenge
Start the new year with a goal to write 100 words
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How To Use A One-Sentence Pitch To Write Your Novel
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5-Page Book Club: Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Booker Prize Winner)
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Announcing: The 100-Word Challenge
Start the new year with a goal to write 100 words
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Using Backstory To Define Your Character
Why the hero of Gladiator is more compelling the hero of Gladiator 2
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My 7 Worst Public Speaking Experiences, Ranked
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Introducing: Query Club
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How To Use A One-Sentence Pitch To Write Your Novel
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Writing Retreats I've Tried And Why They've Failed
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The Apothecary

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FINALE: Rescue the Duke or Escape With the Prince? (Choose Your Path)
The Apothecary, Chapter 10: "The Final Potion"
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Will You Uncover The Secret Betrothal? (Choose Your Path)
The Apothecary, Chapter 9: "The Betrothal"
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Tested By The Prince And The Duke (Choose Your Path)
The Apothecary, Chapter 8: "The Prisoner"
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Serve The Duke or Escape With The Prince? (Choose Your Path)
The Apothecary, Chapter 7: "The Warning"
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Why The Second Half Of Your Novel Fizzled Out
Part 2 on how to fix your novel's hook, with a printable guide
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How To Use A One-Sentence Pitch To Write Your Novel
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7 Rules For Satisfying Murder Mysteries
Rethinking the "fair play" murder mystery
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Use This Query Template That Led to 4 Agent Offers
Let's apply it to Emily Henry's Funny Story
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