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National Poetry Month Q&A

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Writing and Nature

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An Update to: What do you wish you knew when you started writing?

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Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year?

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A Q&A about Fractured

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What story ideas do you hope to tackle in the future?

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Writing questions on genre, location, and habits

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What are three common mistakes to avoid in writing?

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What do you always find yourself including in your writing?

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What do you like most about writing and what do you like least?

What are your top three favorite shows of all time?

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What's the one key to becoming a good writer?

Do you use writing prompts?

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Which FRIENDS character are you and why?

Does the perfect book exist?

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Which is hardest for you as a writer: the blank page or revision? Why?

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What are your thoughts on outlining versus "pantsing"?

Would you consider plot or characters most important to a story?