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REVISION PLAYBOOK: AN ABBREVIATED GUIDE by Juliet George
“Rewriting is the essence of writing well—where the game is won or lost.” —William Zinsser You’ve completed a draft. Congratulations! What happens next will make or break your piece. This short list of revision strategies reflects the experience of … Continue reading
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