10 Steps to a Better Story

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  1. Peg Brantley
    September 18, 2010

    Boy howdy, I’m printing this one out right now.

    Even though we KNOW these things, it’s very nice to have a short, concise list to remind us.

    (I wonder if I can staple it to my computer?)

    The only things I can think of to add would deal with backstory and dialogue.

    Thanks, L.J.!

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  2. Marilyn Meredith
    September 18, 2010

    How right you are, Lonnie. And though I know those things, I still make some of the same mistakes. Love my critique group because they are quick to catch that kind of stuff. Thanks for the reminders.

    Marilyn

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  3. Heather Spiva
    September 18, 2010

    Thank you! Great information — that I will use pronto!
    -H

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  4. Jodie Renner
    September 18, 2010

    Great stuff, LJ! I’d add, “Make your dialogue sound natural.” To me, that’s a biggy.

    Thanks for this great list!

    Jodie 🙂

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  5. Glynis Smy
    September 18, 2010

    A useful list. I am going to print this off for reference. I am pleased to see it is OK to tell and not show at times.

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  6. Eleanor Andrews
    September 18, 2010

    Excellent post!

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  7. Ellis Vidler
    September 18, 2010

    Nice list. All things I agree with.

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  8. J. Andrew Lockhart
    September 18, 2010

    Thanks! Very helpful!

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