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How Many Drafts Should I Write?
Ernest Hemingway (one of the greatest writers of the modern age) pointed out, ‘the first draft…
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5 Useful Posts on Fiction Writing
Sometimes, I just can’t say it better than my fellow bloggers. I’ve decided, therefore, that it…
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Writing Six Word Stories
If you’ve been following Penstricken for any length of time, you’ll know that I appreciate the…
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Being a ‘Real’ Writer
There seems to be a notion in a lot of folks’ minds that while lots of…
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The 5 Circles of Inspiration Hell
Wise and learned authors know that before you can sign that publication deal and pick up…
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The Joy of Re-Reading
“I can’t imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once.” — C.S. Lewis…
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Super Snappy Speed Reviews – Books (vol. 2)
It’s that time again! We’ve already had super snappy speed reviews for books, TV shows and films now…
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6 Mental Cobweb Shakers for Writers
Ever sat down to write and found your imagination covered in so many cobwebs that you…
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7 Things I Hate In Fiction
No matter what genre of fiction or medium of story-telling you’re into (even if you’re into…
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5 Useful Posts on Fiction Writing
Sometimes, I just can’t say it better than my fellow bloggers, and since it’s been a…