Tons of little questions just muddying up your story?
I’m bad to get tangled up in a web as I write. But as Heather Jackson over at Write On Sisters all questions, like the roads of the Empire that lead Rome, all questions must lead back to the BIG ONE.
Unto thine own characters be true. Treat each one as a shining star.
Novelist, Chuck Wendig gives important tips on how to avoid Rookie Newbie Moves.
Check out his post.
Now I’m gonna slink off and re-edit my last effort. Anyone got some whiteout?
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Wow! This is, simply put, some of the best writing advice I’ve read in a long time.
I particularly like #4. No maybe #6 and #7. Wait, no, #9 is good too. Oh, forget it, I can’t pick a favorite. All 12 really hit home for me.
Her advice is simple in its beauty. Sometimes I think we as writers need to be reminded to stop and smell the story. To laugh, cry and fall in love with our story.
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Head over and read 6 Things That All New Fiction Writers Are Mortally Terrified Of Hearing by EMMA LORD.
I broke out in a cold sweat reading her blog post. 
Of course I could add another one, like…
Huh? I don’t get it?
Yeah, that would stink. Spend weeks, months or even years writing a story that no one “gets” it.
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