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Pride
I have never been to a Pride event. I am a forty year old gay trans man. I belong in that space. I should feel a sense of community in that space. But I…
Jun 26 • 
Shawn Elliott

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Pen, Prose, & Progress
Pen, Prose, & Progress
Pride
Character Development
TL;DR Character development matters. It's hard, but worth it.
Jun 7 • 
Shawn Elliott

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Pen, Prose, & Progress
Pen, Prose, & Progress
Character Development
Lessons (So Far) From My First Novel
TL;DR Perfection is a universal desire, but you should know that it's impossible.
Mar 29, 2024 • 
Shawn Elliott

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Pen, Prose, & Progress
Pen, Prose, & Progress
Lessons (So Far) From My First Novel
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