Heinlein's Rules of Writing: Principles for Success - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
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Heinlein's Rules of Writing: Principles for Success - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Recapping the rules of realism: One, never let The Reader inside the mind of a character. Note how Sanpaku Eyes never reveals thoughts or feelings, only facts, actions, and dialogue. Two, don’t give too much information. Note how Sanpaku Eyes doesn’t over-describe the setting or the characters because too much information—too much specificity—fills
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For a problem-solver to be recommended frequently enough to endure and grow, it requires four qualities, represented with the acronym DEEP:[4] Desirable — readers want what it is promising (Chapters 2 and 3) Effective — it delivers real results for the average reader (Chapters 3 and 5-6) Engaging — it’s front-loaded with value, has high value-per-p
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