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When Editors Err: What to Do When an Editor Introduces Mistakes Into Your Work
As much as we rely on editors to make sure a manuscript or draft is completely free of error, they’re still human. Editors tend to be perfectionists when it comes to words–but won’t always get it right. So, what do you do if your editor misses the mark?
Book Review: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Millie Calloway is desperate for a job, and her criminal background makes it nearly impossible to find one that pays well enough to ensure she doesn’t have to stay another night in her car. Lucky for her, she eventually receives the opportunity to be a housemaid for a wealthy family–but at what cost?
How to Get Away with Murder: A Case Study in Flash-Forwards in Writing
The flash-forward was originally a literary device used to create anticipation and suspense, but has more recently had applications in film and TV. A prime example of it being used effectively is in the serial drama, How to Get Away with Murder.
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