Can I Afford to Take This Assignment? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Do
Ask yourself these four pointed questions to determine if a writing project is worthy of your time.
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3 Ways To Combat Writer's Block (No Weapons Needed!)
Almost every writer regularly encounters The Block, and most all of them find ways through it. Here's how.
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How to Begin Your Novel — and Why Beginnings Are Important
The beginning of a story is crucial. It can make the difference in gaining the attention of a prospective agent, acquisitions editor, and ultimately the reader. So, how do you start? Here are some suggestions to help you find your beginning.
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5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
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The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity
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The Writer in the Time of the Coronavirus*
I encourage you to keep writing, for your writing may actually be a remedy for the sorrow, fear, confusion, empty-headedness, and aching hearts — yours and others'.
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Writerly Reassurance From a Few Who Have Been There
Stuck in a writing rut? Heed these words of wisdom from famous authors.
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How to Finish Writing Your Book
Shifting the way you think about your book goals can help you get to the end more easily.
March 4, 2020
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Are You Ready to Write That Nonfiction Book?
A simple-sounding "10-5-1" plan can help you finally get started on that nonfiction book you've been thinking of writing.
January 9, 2020
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5 Tips for Selling Your Book — Even Before It's Published
As much as the publishing industry has changed throughout the years, one thing is constant: Marketing is vital to a book's success.
December 19, 2019
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In Praise of Procrastination
The funny thing is, even during this busy (and productive!) avoidance stage, the writing process is often in motion, like an app working in the background of a smartphone.
December 5, 2019
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