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Historical How to Avoid 5 Common Mistakes When Making the Past Come Alive and Writing Historical Fiction

Bestselling author Janie Chang shares five common mistakes writers make when writing historical fiction, along with some suggested fixes.

Children's The Most Common Mistakes Children’s Books Authors Make Joy Peskin

Writing Habits and Practices Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Ignoring Your Local Library Moriah Richard

Writing Habits and Practices Why Authors Should Stay Out of Fan Spaces Moriah Richard

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