the most important question to ask yourself before/during writing...
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the most important question to ask yourself before/during writing...

 

...is: WHY?

The Unexpected Detail: a trick to make your descriptions stand out
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The Unexpected Detail: a trick to make your descriptions stand out

Many authors in my writing community say they have problems with setting and descriptions.

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Advice for new (and not so new) writers

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I write fantasy and dark fairytales inspired by folklore, religion and mythology. In my free time, I try to get through my never-ending TBR pile.