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Little did he know
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How can I make my character sound Scottish?
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Is the website allpoetry.com beneficial for poets and writers?
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What kind of paper do novels use and why?
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Creating a story in which the hero(es) lose [closed]
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How can I avoid a predictable plot?
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A poker game description that does not feel gimmicky
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How many words do visual novels contain on average per hour of gameplay?
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Handwriting speed
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Has anyone ever written a novel or short story composed of only dialogue? [closed]
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Are reactive protagonists inherently a bad thing?
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Is there a word that can replace the phrase "said sarcastically"?
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Em dash: space or no space between words
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Use of ampersand, colon and dash in the title of a newsletter article
Awarded Jun 24, 2025 at 17:07
Alternative words for genitalia
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Describe person attempting but failing to suppress a laugh
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Is there a good project management software for writers?
Awarded May 29, 2025 at 8:31
How do I portray irrational anger in first person?
Awarded May 8, 2025 at 17:10
How can I learn to write straight on blank paper?
Awarded Apr 22, 2025 at 7:11
Capitalized opening lines
Awarded Apr 19, 2025 at 4:21
How to write in third person present tense without making it sound awkward?
Awarded Mar 8, 2025 at 17:21
How could I share my lyrics?
Awarded Mar 4, 2025 at 19:15
What is the best practice for writing a character that speaks with a whistle lisp?
Awarded Mar 1, 2025 at 2:12
How much detail is too much?
Awarded Feb 12, 2025 at 8:55
How long should a memoir be?
Awarded Jan 26, 2025 at 20:04
Are there advantages in writing by hand over typing out a story?
Awarded Jan 6, 2025 at 4:50
What are some rich but respectful ways to describe various skin colors?
Awarded Jan 4, 2025 at 20:36
When to use semicolons and when to use em dashes?
Awarded Jan 1, 2025 at 7:04
Protagonist's race is hidden - should I reveal it?
Awarded Dec 25, 2024 at 5:03
Is the tilde used in English?
Awarded Dec 21, 2024 at 4:12
In academic writing why do some recommend to avoid "announcing" the topic?
Awarded Dec 9, 2024 at 1:55
Are wands in any sort of book going to be too much like Harry Potter?
Awarded Nov 29, 2024 at 23:06
APA: How to cite an application report or an application note
Awarded Nov 6, 2024 at 18:12
Should I use the actual page number, or the PDF's page number in a parenthetical citation?
Awarded Oct 22, 2024 at 12:56
Do you italicize fictional company names?
Awarded Oct 15, 2024 at 4:12
Should all books have page numbers?
Awarded Oct 7, 2024 at 20:15
Why end sentences with commas instead of periods when the sentence is in a quote?
Awarded Oct 3, 2024 at 1:39
How to refer to siblings who are friends?
Awarded Sep 6, 2024 at 3:50
What's the best version control system for a book writer?
Awarded Aug 30, 2024 at 16:28
Why write a book when there's a movie in my head?
Awarded Aug 24, 2024 at 17:48
Symbolism of number of crows?
Awarded Aug 19, 2024 at 0:15
How do you mix dialogue with actions of a character?
Awarded Aug 11, 2024 at 16:27
How many different words are in the average novel?
Awarded Aug 9, 2024 at 15:46
Erotic fiction: Kindle Direct Publishing guidelines on pornography
Awarded Aug 8, 2024 at 19:23
What is the requirement for a book to be a NYT Bestseller?
Awarded Jul 27, 2024 at 12:48
Correct format when talking about money $$
Awarded Jul 11, 2024 at 8:30
If you get an advance do you ever have to give it back?
Awarded Jul 3, 2024 at 21:32
Should I start a new paragraph after a dialogue if the action is being taken by a new person?
Awarded Jun 28, 2024 at 1:26
How would you cite your own figure in MLA?
Awarded Jun 22, 2024 at 16:25
Citing parts of a thesis or dissertation using IEEE referencing
Awarded Jun 11, 2024 at 11:40
When we start a book from the climax (from the middle of the chapter), what is it called?
Awarded May 30, 2024 at 19:51
How can I contact JK Rowling for permission to publish my sequel for the Harry Potter series?
Awarded May 30, 2024 at 16:07
What is a good daily word count goal?
Awarded May 26, 2024 at 3:07
How to describe a husky, low, sinister voice? [closed]
Awarded May 21, 2024 at 10:40
Sample Metaphor for Cycling [closed]
Awarded May 15, 2024 at 16:33
Use of 'Now' in past tense
Awarded May 13, 2024 at 23:45
Time measures in fantasy worlds
Awarded May 10, 2024 at 4:41
Using one source, multiple times, and footnotes
Awarded May 8, 2024 at 4:21
Main male character description
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How to introduce a nameless, mysterious character in limited third person?
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