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Asking What If

Plot How Escapism Grounds Us: Writing “What If” Stories

Bestselling Author Lori Gold explores the path not taken — why we’re currently obsessed with “what if?” stories.

Write Better Fiction 5 Tips for Writing an Ahistorical Novel Tirzah Price

Write Better Fiction Riley Sager: On Perseverance and Trusting in the Process Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques Write What You Know and Ask “What If?”Nikki Barthelmess

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