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BookwormJo
BookwormJo
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Joined: Dec 28, 2019
Last seen: May 23, 2026
Topics: 134 / Replies: 885
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

Oh, I finished reading the Marcus Hutchins story, and it's incredibly fascinating!

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

@sea Ooh, good point . . . yeah, that makes sense. Yeah, the boys and girls would have separate cabins. Okay, maybe we should tweak that plot point . ...

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

Still waiting on two more first chapter outlines! Maybe I'll do an outline for D.K. in the meantime. . .

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

After selecting "for personal use", Google will ask you to add some details like your name. Enter your Guide username instead of your real name. And f...

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

When you open to a new tab, there typically are 4 headings in the right hand corner. Click on the icon with your profile image. A dropdown menu should...

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

Hmm, INC, lickington and SEA, apparently the concern with the Google Docs method is that people's real names could accidentally be revealed. Would you...

1 year ago
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RE: Study the Bible With Me

Sorry I haven't replied to this yet. My week's been packed. But I've been listening to Jeremiah . . . Hopefully by Sabbath I can do a thorough analysi...

1 year ago
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RE: Writers' Problems . . .

Ahh, interesting! What books would you say have really static characters, vs ones that are really dynamic and growing?

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

Okay, first person, present tense it is!

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

INC, wanna give a quick outline of your plans for your first chapter?

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

I like first person too. Hm, a problem I found with Olive Branches was that there were many accidental slips to past tense because past tense is more ...

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

@sea Woahh, cool! Currently still reading the article. It's kinda mind-boggling but fascinating.

1 year ago
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RE: Writing Buddies Multi-Author Project (MAP 2.0)

@sea That’s a really good question. Hmm, do you guys have any preferences?

1 year ago
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RE: Online school?

@i-n-c Huh, how is it that you don't like English but like writing and write really well?

1 year ago
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