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    Index of THE CHOSEN In-Depth Summaries & Reviews

    “Come And See!” — One Writer Dives Deep Into the Sleeper Hit Show on the Life & Times of Jesus & His Disciples
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    Sarah Cy
    Jul 10, 2021
    Why Generalists Will Rule the World — Range by David Epstein

    Why Generalists Will Rule the World — Range by David Epstein

    Detailed Book Notes Summary
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    Sarah Cy
    Aug 13, 2020
    What Every Novelist Needs to Know — Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

    What Every Novelist Needs to Know — Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

    About Save the Cat Writes a Novel
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    Sarah Cy
    Jan 23, 2020
    How A 5x-Rejected Novel Changed YA Sci-Fi? — A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

    How A 5x-Rejected Novel Changed YA Sci-Fi? — A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

    In -Depth Analysis for Writers Who Read
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    Sarah Cy
    Feb 10
    How to Analyze & Retain Nonfiction Books + Articles (So You Don’t Your Waste Reading Time)

    How to Analyze & Retain Nonfiction Books + Articles (So You Don’t Your Waste Reading Time)

    An original system for extracting & applying the most useful lessons from books
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    Sarah Cy
    Feb 3
    Everything You Thought You Knew About Learning is (Probably) Wrong — Make it Stick by Peter C Brown

    Everything You Thought You Knew About Learning is (Probably) Wrong — Make it Stick by Peter C Brown

    The Science Behind True Learning is Counterintuitive
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    Sarah Cy
    Jan 19
    How a Secret Novel Project Earned $42 MILLION In 30 Days — Secret Project #1 by Brandon Sanderson

    How a Secret Novel Project Earned $42 MILLION In 30 Days — Secret Project #1 by Brandon Sanderson

    In -Depth Analysis for Writers Who Read
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    Sarah Cy
    Jan 12
    Schema Pt 1: How to Analyze (And Write) Unforgettable Stories that Change People’s Lives for Good

    Schema Pt 1: How to Analyze (And Write) Unforgettable Stories that Change People’s Lives for Good

    An original system for dissecting & reconstructing the best stories
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    Sarah Cy
    Jan 6
    Here’s How to Get People To Pay Attention to Your Writing (EVEN IF You’re a Nobody Starting From…

    Here’s How to Get People To Pay Attention to Your Writing (EVEN IF You’re a Nobody Starting From…

    Win an Audience: This is why people should listen to YOU
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    Sarah Cy
    Jan 2
    The State of the Scylighter (2022)

    The State of the Scylighter (2022)

    A writer reflects on the outgoing year. Concept shamelessly stolen from an epic fantasy author ;)
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    Sarah Cy
    Dec 31, 2022
    December 2022 Book Reviews: $100 Million Offers, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, Frog and Toad Tog

    December 2022 Book Reviews: $100 Million Offers, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, Frog and Toad Tog

    Tic-Tac-TBR Solitaire Results for December 2022
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    Sarah Cy
    Dec 26, 2022
    4 Brilliant Books for Clever Picture Books for Children (That Will Also Delight Their Parents)

    4 Brilliant Books for Clever Picture Books for Children (That Will Also Delight Their Parents)

    Curated reading recommendations for Brilliant Writers
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    Sarah Cy
    Dec 24, 2022
    4 Brilliant Books for Readers Who Seek Silver Linings in Life (& Books!)

    4 Brilliant Books for Readers Who Seek Silver Linings in Life (& Books!)

    Curated reading recommendations for Brilliant Writers
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    Sarah Cy
    Dec 14, 2022
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