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30 Days of Writing – Day 23

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Barbara McDowell

How long does it usually take you to complete an entire story—from planning to writing to posting (if you post your work)? It depends. I’ve had instances where I have an idea for a story and am so driven with … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Writing: Days Three to Five

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Barbara McDowell

Here’s my quick catch-up so we can get back on track. 🙂 3. How do you come up with names, for characters (and for places if you’re writing about fictional places)? Many times I don’t name where we are in … Continue reading →