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Classic Being a Better Writer: That Opening Chapter

Hey writers! Max here. As I warned last week, my move has left me without internet for a–hopefully small–period.
So, I’ll be writing short stories to submit to Hemelein’s Honor and Glory call today. And unpacking.
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1 week
Being a Better Writer: Showing Your Scope

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Welcome once again, writers! It’s Being a Better Writer, here again to discuss all things writing related! We’ve got an interesting topic to dive into, but as usual, there’s some news to discuss.
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2 weeks
A Trial For a Dragon – Part 4

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Oh this is it! The finale of everything the last few Friday posts have worked towards! The last part of A Trial for a Dragon!
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2 weeks
Being a Better Writer: Fantastical Calendars

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Welcome back, writers! Monday is upon us once more, and you know what that means! Being a Better Writer is here!
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3 weeks
A Trial For a Dragon – Part 3

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Oct

10th

2017

Being a Better Writer: Characters with Handicaps · 1:22pm Oct 10th, 2017

Welcome back readers, to Being a Better Writer! Tuesday edition, because … reasons. It happens.

Anyway, today I’ll be tackling a topic that’s been requested once or twice, but I never got around to addressing until today: How to write a character with a handicap, and write them well.

You ready for this? The short answer is … carefully and with care, but ultimately, like any other character.

But of course, that answer isn’t good enough. Not by a long shot. Though if it is, well … that wasn’t going to stop you from clicking away anyway. For the rest of us, however, let’s hit the jump.

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