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Finding Writing Inspiration in Unexpected Places
Need some new sources of writing inspiration? Here are some unique places to go to find ideas.
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Apr 23, 20255 min read
5 Quick Fiction Writing Prompts to Shake Up Your Creativity This Week
Feeling stuck? These fiction writing prompts should help inspire new ideas.
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Apr 16, 20254 min read
The Myth of the Perfect First Draft: Why Messy Writing Is a Gift
Don't despair over messy first drafts. They're the starting point for something great.
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Apr 9, 20255 min read
How to Break the Rules of Writing (Without Breaking Your Story)
Writing rules are tools—not laws. Here’s how to break the rules of writing in a way that elevates your story and empowers your voice.
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Apr 2, 20254 min read
How to Give Information to Readers in Fiction
Learn how to dispense information to readers in a way that keeps your story moving.
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Mar 26, 20254 min read
Managing Time in Fiction
Learn how to efficiently & creatively manage time in your stories.
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Mar 19, 20256 min read
Why Your Writing Matters—Even When It Feels Like No One Is Reading
It's easy to get discouraged when writing gets hard. Learn why your work matters.
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Mar 12, 20254 min read
5 Nontraditional Ways to Write a Novel
Struggle to write a novel that fits in a template or box? You don't have to! Learn about alternative novel structures here.
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Mar 5, 20255 min read
Do I Need a Literary Agent? Here's How to Decide
Do you need a literary agent? Find out how to decide with these tips.
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Feb 26, 20254 min read
5 Surprising Things I Learned from Working with a Traditional Publisher
Learn about my surprising experiences working with a traditional publisher and discover what to expect.
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Jan 15, 20256 min read
Build a Reader-Centered Writing Practice with the Ideal Reader Avatar
Learn how to create a reader-centered approach to your writing using our Ideal Reader Avatar.
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Jan 8, 20254 min read
Help! I'm Scared to Share My Writing
Scared to share your work? Get some tips on how to overcome your anxiety about feedback.
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Dec 18, 20245 min read
Am I Ready for Developmental Editing?
Get a breakdown on how to know you're ready to bring a developmental editor on board.
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Dec 11, 20244 min read
Secrets to Building Suspense in Writing
Get tips for making your story more suspenseful.
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Nov 27, 20244 min read
A Guide to Using Character Prompts to Deepen Your Story
Get some great prompts for taking your character from sketch to fully-fleshed out, believable person.
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Nov 20, 20244 min read
Beyond the Page: Crafting Your Unique Author Brand
Learn how to create a unique, authentic brand for your writing.
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Nov 6, 20244 min read
5 Powerful Ways to Find Flow State in Creative Writing
Learn to write freely, accomplish more, & enjoy the process by being in the flow state for creative writing.
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Oct 30, 20245 min read
Turning Fear Into Fuel: How to Use Self-Doubt to Move Your Writing Forward
Tired of self-doubt? Learn how to harness your fuel for good.
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Oct 23, 20244 min read
Writing in Multiple Genres: Tips for Expanding Your Creative Range
Want to try a new genre? Here's how to get started.
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Oct 16, 20244 min read
Writing Without a Roadmap: The Art of Discovery Writing
Learn how to ditch the outline & try a different approach to storytelling.
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Oct 9, 20245 min read
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