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How to Write Fiction

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Parts 23
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The advice you will find here follows the Chicago Manual of Style which is widely used by American publishers. There are some variances in style from country to country (and even from American publisher to American publisher.) 

**It may be easier to search the Table of Contents, as there is no rhyme or reason right now to chapter order.**All Rights Reserved

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