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Story Grid vs Save the Cat

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

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Which is better for writing a novel that works? The Story Grid or Save the Cat?

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Jack Ryan Intro

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

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Analyzing the Jack Ryan Series using the Story Grid Method

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Gentleman Jack Ep2

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

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I am releasing this early because I want to publish the Episodes as I watch them to see if my predictions are correct and I’m a few episodes behind. The 5 Commandments of Gentleman Jack: Episode 2 These are the 5 Commandments of Storytelling…

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Gentleman Jack Ep1

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

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I am releasing this early because I want to publish the Episodes as I watch them to see if my predictions are correct and I’m a few episodes behind. The 5 Commandments of Gentleman Jack: Episode 1 These are the 5 Commandments of Storytelling…

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About My Blog

Posted on March 4, 2019 by

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Monday Merge, Writing Wednesday, Final Out Friday, and Monthly Mad Edit.

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Hi, my name is Randy Surles and I edit Thrillers and Action novels.  I specialize in Fantasy, Science Fiction, and anything with a military flavor to it.

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