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“The secret to writing sound effects is having a room you can be alone in, trying to make the sounds yourself, and seeing what comes out. It's similar to if you're writing a character talking with their mouth full: the only way I know to transcribe that is to stuff my fist in my mouth and write down what sounds I make when I try to talk.”

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Ryan North
Ryan North

Ryan North, born on October 20, 1980, is a talented writer from Canada. His unique writing style and rich imagination have won him a wide audience. more

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