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Jason Copland's avatar

Great advice, James!

James Powell's avatar

Thanks. It’s challenging, for sure. But it’s important, especially for writers still figuring out how much they need to show/tell/explain.

Karl Tame's avatar

I know, because I don’t do notes anymore. I only comment on other people’s notes.

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James Powell's avatar

Haha. Now I see that my title can be completely misinterpreted. (Thanks for the laugh.)

James Ferguson's avatar

Amazing advice that I've experienced with you first hand! You helped me expand A Real Slobberknocker into the story it became by pointing out those areas where tension escalated without reason or reactions were overblown because the underlying incidents weren't clear.