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Back to EpisodesThe Subconscious Rules of Conversation. The Double-Word Problem. Cookie Fish.
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897. Have you ever written yourself into a "that that" or a "had had" situation and wondered how you got there? It doesn't mean you're a bad writer! I explain why this happens sometimes and how to best fix it. Also, we talk about the fascinating subconscious rules that guide conversations.
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