Writing
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January 30, 2024
Why is it important to show rather than tell the story?
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October 6, 2023
What’s it like to be edited?
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July 19, 2023
(Dr). Jerry Pournelle passes along writing-advice from Robert Heinlein and himself.
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July 13, 2023
Shortcuts in Mac’s Finder can avoid time-consuming searches
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February 27, 2023
"If it wasn't for readers, writing would be a lot easier.
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January 1, 2023
Things I’ve always wanted to do, but …
The Antagonist’s Plan
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November 3, 2022
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November 3, 2022
Stories are usually focused on one character called the protagonist.
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October 29, 2022
I see two kinds of writers at the writing groups I attend.