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September 4 question – Since it’s back to school time, let’s talk English class. What’s a writing rule you learned in school that messed you up as a writer?

Jayden: I can’t think of anything off the top of my head. I know I had teachers who *insisted* that we write an outline for everything. That works for me for essays, but it doesn’t work when I’m writing fiction. I tried really hard for a while and found I just can’t do it. I do, however, outline after the fact, which might sound silly, but it helps me keep track of details.

Richard: Take yourself out of your writing as much as possible. If you like something, cut it. Find the parts of your story you dislike and spend as much time on them as possible.

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