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Sep 16, 2018 at 7:11pm
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Re: Re: Am I going to be alright after using cliches in m...
Magma-rager -

Here's something to consider: your character(s) have to sit through this scene in its unedited form, but do your readers? The lengthy, boring parts can pass in a matter of a sentence or two, with you concentrating on giving your readers the important parts that they need.

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