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English was my favorite subject in school (duh), but it also taught me some terrible writing habits I'm now having to unlearn. Here are 5 things your English class drilled into you that might be hurting your creative writing. 🧵

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If readers can’t connect with your main character, they probably won't connect with your story. Here are 9 common mistakes that could be weakening your protagonist — and how to fix each one so readers stay hooked (and actually care). 🧵

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When I was 17, I read a book that changed my life. It... -deepened my understanding of storytelling and writing -made me see history through a different lens -led me to my career as a book editor Want to know what it is? Watch today's video! youtu.be/riuOgZOreKc

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Rejection is part of the process — you knew that going in. But if each “no” knocks the wind out of you, lingers for days, or makes you dread opening your inbox… it's a sign. Not of failure. Of burnout. When you're staring down a pile of rejections, remember what matters most:

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Writing is a practice. From author Sarah Perry: “It's a calling you've decided to follow, but it's also just something you've resolved to do. Try not to let the romance of the thing keep you from showing up to the desk.”

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Poorly developed characters can ruin a story—even if the plot and writing are solid. Are your characters as strong as they need to be? Here are 5 critical questions to ask yourself about each one (esp your protag) to craft interesting, well-developed, and authentic characters:

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What are your least favorite ways to open a novel? I'll go first... 🧵

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