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Do’s and Don’t’s of Your First Draft

By: dev-dorrance
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Aug. 5th, 2021

When you write your first draft, you picture the words pouring out of you onto the page in profound perfection. You picture emulating your writing idols, crafting a seamless plot… Do’s and Don’t’s of Your First Draft

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Writing Prompt: Spring Cleaning

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May. 10th, 2021

It’s that time of year again: spring cleaning. As the plants come back to life outdoors, you attempt to breathe life back into your home with a nice deep clean.… Writing Prompt: Spring Cleaning

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Writing Prompt: Home Makeover

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Aug. 6th, 2020

You can learn a lot about someone by simply walking into their house or apartment. Picture walking into a very modern house with muted colors and minimal decorations. Not a… Writing Prompt: Home Makeover

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How to Write Iconic Friendships

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Aug. 1st, 2019

Late-night sleepovers gossiping about boys and watching rom coms; fist bumps, heated debates, and Mario Kart competitions; giggling over iced macchiatos and catching up on life. In honor of National… How to Write Iconic Friendships

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How to Write a Flashback Scene

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Jan. 24th, 2019

You’re running along a dark corridor, panting and out of breath. You hear the thud of a heavy pair of boots slowly making its way down the deserted hall. You… How to Write a Flashback Scene

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