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Bill made a surprise appearance in Michael Ian Black's standup comedy special NOTED EXPERT, recorded in November 2015 and first aired in May 2016 on Epix.
latest inhuman swill posts
This Year a Serial Takes Root
I spent three years writing a young-adult urban science-fantasy thriller. The brave kids at its core broke my heart in more ways than one. This year I'd like you to meet them.
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This governor is positive
A limerick on the occasion of Texas governor Greg Abbott’s positive test for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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You can’t spell “preventable” without a bee
Sometimes life (or a diabolical puzzle editor) throws you a curve you know is coming, and it still beans you in the brainpan. Bee alert!
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latest proper manuscript format post
My 2¢ (two cents?) on spelling out numbers in text
The question of when and how to use numerals in your manuscript is a complicated one, no 2 ways about it. Wait, 2? Two? Let’s dive into these murky waters and try to find some clarity.
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latest tylogram post
You don't need to find the best arrangement for every word
Tylogram is a game with two distinct parts—forming words from the grid and then squeezing every last point out of them. One of the most common mistakes players make is trying to do both at the same time. We often...
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