Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
A writer asks about comma use with dependent clauses. Includes details about comma use for subordinate clauses before, after, and in the middle of independent clauses.
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A writer asks how much back story is too much.
Know when to quit when searching for obscure grammar and punctuation rules.
There’s no need to feel guilty for borrowing tips and taking advice from other writers. Writing is a craft, with tools and techniques passed from writer to writer.
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Tips for putting characters into motion with habits and physical movement without disrupting the main action of a story.
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The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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