Five Easy Rules to Become a Great Writer!

Published: March 12, 2021, 3 p.m.

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Just follow these simple rules and something something...

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CONSUME: Elmore Leonard\\u2019s famous rules of writing https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/tips-masters/elmore-leonard-10-rules-for-good-writing

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CREATE: Write a 200-500 word story about a ship at sea during a bad storm, and the attempts at the crew to keep it afloat. Now write a 200-500 word story with the same premise, but try to follow Elmore Leonard\\u2019s rules exactly. Keep strictly to the letter and the spirit of it.

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Credits: Jeffrey Cranor (host) & Joseph Fink (host), Jeffrey Cranor (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer). Rob Wilson (logo).

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Produced by Night Vale Presents.

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