Writers-on-writing Quote by Mike Mehalek Download Open image ““Introduction of deus ex machina is a tell-tale sign of sloppy plotting.”” — Mike Mehalek ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Deus Ex Ex Machina Writers-on-writing Writing-guide Writing-tips
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