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May 16, 2008

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Open Your Action Scene With Gusto
Learn how to build effective action scenes into your fiction
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Beware: Run-On Sentences!Source: Elements of Effective Writing II: Form and Composition Workshop

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You and a friend have just finished a lovely meal at your favorite restaurant. But things take a turn when you notice that the waiter has scribbled an unexpected—and startling—message on your bill. Write this scene.

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Write Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing
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