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Learn Writing with Uncle Jim, Volume 2
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Do NOT start critique threads in Novels (and info where you can post for critique)
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Uncle Jim, undiluted
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How to tell if you're a real writer
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Is it okay if I do this in my novel?
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Index to Learn Writing with Uncle Jim
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Learn Writing with Uncle Jim, Volume 1
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THE ANSWER YOU'RE SEEKING IS HERE: Writing Novels FAQ, Archives and Helpful Links
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Does anyone have experience with unpublished novel contests?
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Elenitsa
Chapter titles?
TulipMama
May 13, 2026
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Valkyrie Tina
[PLEASE READ FIRST POST] Post the First Three Sentences of your Novel
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Pantsers.... any tips?
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I'm losing my mind.
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Where are you? (in your novel)
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clover
Multiple POV Question
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What is your favorite opening line?
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Short Stories into Novels
Laer Carroll
Aug 27, 2025
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Nov 27, 2025
Paul Lamb
How many beta rounds?
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Breaking a first chapter rule? Warning - Trigger in the content.
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Looking for new books
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Aug 25, 2025
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Aug 25, 2025
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Start over now, or regret it forever?
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Has social media affected your writing?
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May 25, 2025
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Working on First Novel; Writing Process + Tips?
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Aug 8, 2025
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Most important differences between a book and a TV show?
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How important is consistent chapter lengths?
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Book series planning help
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Logline Haiku
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What makes novels special?
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Brother Cadfael and multi-genre novels.
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Why keep reading? (Take 2)
JudiH
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Nether
If I want to translate a sadness my character can not put into words, through microexpression, how should I go about it?
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Is "No Response" the new form letter?
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May 26, 2025
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