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Has anyone else speculated on the sub-title? Why young writers? I don't see this as a beginning how-to on writing and I don't see how age matters.

Chris This book works for anyone. Age is referenced only in terms of student and rarely mentioned. I chose to view it as those young in their writing. It di…moreThis book works for anyone. Age is referenced only in terms of student and rarely mentioned. I chose to view it as those young in their writing. It did not get in my way whatsoever in terms of learning the content, which I found valuable.(less)

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