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What I Learned from Watching Gourmet Makes

What I Learned from Watching Gourmet Makes

I recently found a series on Youtube called Gourmet Makes. The idea is that a professional pastry chef tries to recreate common snacks and candies while improving the taste to make them more gourmet. The show’s host, Claire, focuses on a couple different things during each project. First, she tries to replicate the appearance of …

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How Studying Plot Structure Makes Editing Smoother

How Studying Plot Structure Makes Editing Smoother

I’ve spent a lot of time talking about the nitty gritty, dirty nitpicking involved with the editing process. One of the first things people think of when they sit down to edit something they’ve written is proofreading and line editing. And it’s true that choosing the right words and making sure you have them in …

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The Difference Between Narrative Style and Writing Method

The Difference Between Narrative Style and Writing Method

In the wake of Game of Thrones Season 8 there have been a number of well-reasoned discussions about the differences between plotting and pantsing. And how switching between the two mid-narrative might be a source of trouble. I highly recommend this Twitter thread by Daniel Silvermint. Also this video by Jesse Cox. Both delve into …

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