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A 10-minute podcast to improve your writing skillsCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Art
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  • S60E4 - FAQ 2024: How Do I Format Weird Numbers?
    Dec 12 2024

    The answer to the question about number formatting will largely depend on what style guide you've chosen to use. Most narrative fiction will use the Chicago Manual of Style, but not all answers are in there. There might be times you encounter weird instances of formatting for numbers, such a roman numerals. Listen for more options for when it comes to numeral formatting.

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    12 mins
  • S60E3 - FAQ 2024: How Do I Format Weird Text?
    Dec 9 2024

    Standard paragraph formatting doesn't always cut it. Whether you're writing contemporary fiction with text messages or a steampunk novel with newspaper clippings, you'll likely run into times where you need to stray from normal paragraphs. In this episode, we talk about different options for all kinds of weird formatting you may encounter.

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    12 mins
  • S60E2 - FAQ 2024: How Do I Describe Different Body Types?
    Dec 5 2024

    While Ley might tell you that physical descriptions are entirely unnecessary outside of maybe basic identifiers, there is some importance to providing a description for your readers. It helps anchor them in the world and visualize the characters. Finding the right descriptions, though, is difficult, especially when trying to describe various body types. Like any character, it's important to be respectful when describing different physical body types. Listen for more about different words and metaphors that can be useful, and cautions against what might be offensive to readers.

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    12 mins
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