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    The Story Microscope: The Surprising Way a Spreadsheet Can Save Your Manuscript
    The Story Microscope: The Surprising Way a Spreadsheet Can Save Your Manuscript
    The Story Microscope: The Surprising Way a Spreadsheet Can Save Your Manuscript
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    The Story Microscope: The Surprising Way a Spreadsheet Can Save Your Manuscript

    By Kimberly Kessler

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    You're a writer with 1,001 questions about how to fix your manuscript and you want answers.


    It's hard to see your whole story in enough detail to find all the problems, much

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStory Grid Publishing LLC
    Release dateJun 9, 2021
    ISBN9781645010739
    The Story Microscope: The Surprising Way a Spreadsheet Can Save Your Manuscript
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    Kimberly Kessler

    Kimberly Kessler is a Story Grid Certified Editor, TEDx speaker, and member of the Story Grid Editor Roundtable Podcast. As an editor, she specializes in crafting authentic character arcs and internally-driven stories. As a novelist and filmmaker, she uses humor to find a redemptive perspective on pain. She lives in Washington state with her stand-up comedian husband and three "think they're a comedian" kids. You can connect with her directly at www.kimberkessler.com.

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