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Five By Five: 25 Questions About Writing By Non-Writers

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Janna G. Noelle

The ultimate question by a non-writer.

The ultimate question by a non-writer.

5 common questions I’m asked by non-writers:

1. Do you have anything published?

Answer: Not yet.

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Posted in Preoccupied, Writing / Tagged Characters, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Ideas, Magic realism, Novel, Novel writing, Publishing, Romantic adventure, WIP plot summary, Writer's Journey, Writing / 15 Comments

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