The Maitlands’ death scene works well with imagery, pacing, and humor.

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Let's use tarot cards to create characters with 4 readings and 7 brainstorming prompts.

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The information we get through Tomoko's descriptions of vehicles shows how Ogawa has mastered subtlety.
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Craft analysis of The Need by Helen Phillips.
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