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Episode 974: Off the Rails!

Episode 974: Off the Rails!

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Oct 22, 2024
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Sometimes it's necessary or even fun to take a story in a place it might not go in real life. In other words, as a writer, you're going "off the rails." Here's why it can be a good thing.

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