How to Write a Story That Doesn't Suck
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So you think you can write a story. Good for you. I really think you've got this but... I mean, not to dwindle your self confidence or anything, but are you sure? Are you sure you can pull it off? I mean, I don't know about you, but those story ideas of yours are... Nevermind. I'm sure it's great. It could just use some.... Shaping!
So you have been blessed with an idea of a story that you know just HAS to be shared to the world. It's such a good idea, there's a chance you could make it into a best seller! But the problem is, you don't know how to write it.
That what this "how to" aims to achieve! I'm here to coach you on every little thing that comes to writing a story that you may need to get your book flying off the shelf. Based on my experience, research, and my lovely scrumptious little college education centered on this very topic, I'm about to hold your hand and give you the pep talk and game plan you need to become the world's next John Green.
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