Counter Craft

Counter Craft

Space on the Page: On Emphasis in Fiction

Some basic (but useful?) craft advice

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Lincoln Michel
Mar 02, 2021
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I started this newsletter to explore counterintuitive or underdiscussed writing advice—see a defensive of adverbs, a look at invisible writing constraints, etc.—however, at some points I’ll be covering well-worn territory. And today is one of those days. So, fair warning. Basic and boring craft advice ahead!

Specifically, I’m going to talk about emphasis…

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