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Month: November 2020

By Larry Danielson / Posted onNovember 3, 2020

Talking Pretty: Dialogue and Description

Before railroad crossings had flashing lights and mechanical gates, signs warned motorists to “Stop, Look, Listen.” That old-time advice now is often repeated, and it applies in this Writing Craft lesson which considers two of our concerns when creating scenes Continue Reading …

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