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If It Doesn't Further the Conflict, Should You Leave It Out?

If It Doesn't Further the Conflict, Should You Leave It Out?

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Mary Carroll Moore
Jan 12, 2018
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A writer who attended my retreat/workshop in Tucson recently emailed me with a great question.  It addresses an important choice that writers face every time they work on their books:  what to include and what to omit.

She asked:  "What happens when there is an event or narrative that reflects my theme but doesn't have enough conflict to carry the story…

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