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Jul 12 2008

Writing Tip of the Day: Don’t Use Your Hometown as a Setting

Published by B. McKenzie under Setting,Writing Articles

I provide advice about how to write novels, comic books and graphic novels. Most of my content applies to fiction-writing in general, but I also provide articles specifically about superhero stories.

Conclusion 1: Don’t set a story in your hometown or place of birth.

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Jul 12 2008

Webcomic Issue #7: Black’s First Assignment

Published by J. Mallow under Comedy,Superhero Stories,Webcomic

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