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Tag: opening lines

First Impressions: Protagonists

March 6, 2020 RachFarrimond

So, here’s what we know about the publishing industry (whether you are interested in traditional publishing or self-publishing): It’s incredibly competitive  Writers have about 3

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Great Opening Lines

May 11, 2018 RachFarrimond

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a strong story, must be in want of an enticing opening line. This

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