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Amy Brown's avatar

I feel that I am constantly in a Season of Craft. It is the most important thing to me. And I literally completed such a rich season of Writing School by attending WITD The School with Jeannine Ouellette here on Substack (WITD my cherished place for honing my craft). Still so much to learn however even after decades as a writer. This is my forever season.

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Jen Zug's avatar

Love these bullet points. ❤️

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

Such helpful concrete practices! Thank you, Amanda!

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Great stuff, Amanda. I'm going to keep that list of tips close to hand. Lots to work on!

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Mary Austin (she/her)'s avatar

Jeffrey, same here! I took a screenshot so I can keep coming back to Amanda’s wisdom.

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Rona Maynard's avatar

Yes to all your points, especially the one about the first sentence. I work hard for one that sets up a conflict and propels the story.

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Thanks for the additional tip Rona. I am sometimes guilty of working hard on the ending while leaving the opening a flabby mess.

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