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Grunt Style Edits – Episode 2: Consistency
Something I see regularly in edits is a lack of consistency in the work on several levels. I mean, I get why some of it happens. Authors...
Grunt Style Edits - Episode 1: Telling and Visualization
This is the first essay in what is intended to be a series of short editorial/writing guides to help authors get the most out of their...
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Sneak Peek at Unbound!
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Nails: The Ghost Story Challenge by Fiona Dodwell
I have been writing horror and paranormal stories for years now, and I love venturing into dark and foreboding territories. What I love...
Dallas Mullican on Metal's Link to Literature!
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Formatting Advice for Authors
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