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How to spark readers’ interest and tell a hell of a story they won’t forget

September 3, 2017June 1, 2010

Chivers left us hanging. He didn’t immediately tell us if the boy lived. And that suspense is a good thing.

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Writing tip: Using bookmarks and links to organize better notes

August 31, 2017January 16, 2010

There are all kinds of writers out there but most of us have something in common: We take notes. We talk to people and type up the interviews. We jot down ideas and observations. We write phone numbers, key dates, to-do lists and questions. And as we amass all this raw material, we can get …

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