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Which is correct: "e-mail" or "email"?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: May 10, 2012
Elmore Leonard advises writers to avoid detailed descriptions of characters. Why?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: May 3, 2012
What can I do when I've revised a story over and over again, and it still doesn't seem right?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: April 26, 2012
Is the ending of a story the only place where a writer can use the element of surprise?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: April 19, 2012
How interchangeable are commas and dashes when using parenthetical clauses?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: April 12, 2012
How do I create unique, plausible settings that may not exist but aren't sci-fi or fantasy?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: April 5, 2012
Should my characters use some favorite expressions when they speak so they seem more real?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: March 29, 2012
I have trouble making jumps in time clear to the reader. How can I do this?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: March 22, 2012
If a character asks a question, does the question mark go inside or outside the quotation mark?
By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: March 15, 2012
I just finished the first draft of my first short story, but I don't feel like revising it. Does this mean I'm not cut out to be a writer?
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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: March 8, 2012
My protagonist has two friends with similar personalities. Should I cut one or keep them both?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: March 1, 2012
What's your advice for giving a title to a story?
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: February 23, 2012

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