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Feb 5, 20234 min read

There is Detriment in Holding Back the Impossible

This sounds like a contradiction. While so many past Purposeful Prose posts, so many bloggers, and so many forum posts will, in words set...

Aug 8, 20225 min read

It's All a Matter of Perspective

In writing, there are always options. While writing often needs to be evaluated to a standard, a style guide, a syllabus, a list of...

Jul 31, 20225 min read

Is the Three-Act Structure Still Alive?

"Long ago, two races ruled over Earth: HUMANS and MONSTERS. One day, war broke out between the two races. After a long battle, the humans...

Feb 11, 20219 min read

Putting a Name to It: Categories of Writing Planning

While not always effectively utilized, planning in writing can be a helpful tool for emerging writers and established writers regardless...