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A.R. Simmons
A.R. Simmons asked Sage Nestler:

Do you ever construct a database outline of scenes to keep things like who knew what and when? Do you ever move scenes around while redacting?

Sage Nestler Oh yes, I do this all of the time. When I go back to edit my novel, I start off by writing an extensive outline as I reread the book. That way I can get all of my scenes in order. Then I go back and rearrange the scenes or dispose of some of them so that I can make the plot stronger. Outlining is the best tool a writer can use.
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Ardyce Durham
Ardyce Durham asked Sage Nestler:

Ashley I have written a historical novel and it is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobel. Promises was inspired by my paternal great-grandfather. Would you be interested in reviewing it?

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A.R. Simmons asked Sage Nestler:

Although you are a young author (compared to me, most are), you are experienced. How has your approach to writing evolved? What facet of your writing has changed the most?

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Do you ever use "internal dialog" to let the reader in on the thinking of your characters?

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