Is there any way do beam notes so the result is something like this?
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where star = note head, | = stem, and _ = beam
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NWC requires that all members of a beamed group have the same stem direction.
A very good question, because I have the same problem. Beaming notes in the way, you suggest is often used in scores for organ music (Bach for example). I suggest you put your request on the NWC wishlist.