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“The story is made for the main character every bit as much as the main character is made for the story.”
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Celebrating Writing Milestones
"Do not let great ambitions overshadow small success." ~ Miguel Angel Ruiz Happy new year! I totally forgot to post this while we were on our travels, but it's actually a good topic as we step into a new year. Celebrating. The New YA I'm a big believer in celebrating...
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