Writing Q&A

Why writers should read good and bad writing; the importance of proofreading

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By Brandi Reissenweber
Published: February 1, 2010
Brandi Reissenweber of Gotham Writers' Workshop answers your questions about writing.

Q: I've heard the advice that writers should read whatever they can, even if it's bad. Why bother?

Q: Do I really need to spend a lot of time doing a final proofread before submitting my fiction? Isn't that what an editor does?
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