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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Writing Inertia
“A body in motion remains in motion unless it is acted on by an external force. If the body is at rest it remains at rest.”— Newton’s First Law of Motion Inertia and Writer’s Block This law applies equally to … Continue reading
SCENE! How Long and What Needs to Be In It?
You all remember the director shouting “scene” after a triumphant acting performance. Yet as writers, we often don’ t know how to explain it. It’s a bit like learning to ride a bike. At the start, we need training wheels … Continue reading
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