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Woke Writing is a Good thing – Really!
(Ref: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly) If you are self-publishing, this post might be of limited interest to you. Agents and publishers, though, are actively looking for inclusive writing. The play and film, “Madame Butterfly” might be an example of how Asian women were often depicted. An American naval officer serving in Japan at the beginning…
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Where do writers get their ideas from?
Whether you want to write that best-seller novel, an award winning short story or an invaluable ‘How to’ book,’ you’ll need ideas to kick start your writing. In this series, we’ll look at different idea inspiring devices, starting with: Walking in Graveyards. Here’s why: 1. The science bit: Walking releases the feel good hormones…
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