Writing Tips – Page 3 – The Intuitive Desk

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What’s the Difference Between a Beta Read and a Manuscript Critique

June 18, 2024

Some authors believe that a beta read can take the place of professional editing, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Find out how a beta read and a manuscript critique differ and why the former cannot replace the latter.

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White Room Syndrome: Building Setting and Description in Your Story

June 5, 2024

We all do it. I know I do. And once I explain what it is, you’ll probably realize you do it, too. It usually goes a little like this: Character A and Character B are having a heated discussion. The dialogue is sharp, piercing. Their expressions and physical language are poignant. The prose that holds…
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