In this episode we dissect Dakota's Chapter 5 - The Duality of Rest that follows the aftermath of Alora's true identity being revealed to the crew. We discuss cuts, character progression, whether or not quiet chapters work, and tackle a problem spot to ensure payoff for readers. One of the best parts of having a writing critique partner is being able to bounce ideas off someone and untangle those stubborn story elements that you'd otherwise be left sweating and swearing over!

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Co-hosted, edited, and produced by: Lianna Feng and Dakota S.

Artwork by: Rachel Mehus

Music by: Dakota via the magic of GarageBand

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