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37. Uh-uh, not tonight!

uh uh not tonight written by amanda r dewitt on based on a true story writing blog

I've decided to add some more about Beth's past/family. This post is going to go after the post, Unsettling for Her. Her mom is going to call her as ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: character development, flashback

34. Do You Want to Talk in the Hall?

I want to add another part of story that makes Beth more compelling. The main character should be a person you care about and I wasn't sure if people ...

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Filed Under: All Writings, Story #1, Story Drafts Tagged With: character development, flashback

33. Ah Yes, Books

I talked about needing to write more compelling content about Beth in the last post. Let's do that now. Continuing Story #1. Beth arrived to ...

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27. All Of My Writing Feels Like an Outline

I went out today for the first time since...March? Not that I was super social before the pandemic, but it was a shock to the system. So many ...

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19. Got the Whole Town Fired Up

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I want to continue on from when Beth is in the ditch. She had fallen because she was stomping home in the dark, a car had come over the hill with its ...

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14. Seriously, Beth?

seriously, beth? by amanda r dewitt; words written on a clipboard on a desk surface with glasses, candle, pen and some glitter

I edited yesterday's post to say that I actually edited my story. With my cat Dobby. Cats are super helpful with the writing process. Not at all ...

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I'm a teacher, cat mom, wife to a bearded gentleman, and coffee junkie. I've always secretly wanted to be an author (or not so secretly--I've started 8 other blogs). This is my space to practice. It's not all great. It doesn't all make sense. But I'm doing it anyways. I'm happy you're here. :) Read More…

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