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Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable
Writing & Editing Process

Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable

ByMonica Faulkner April 15, 2019April 10, 2023

Is your creative vision on your pages? Here's how you can find out.

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Does a Book Idea Always Warrant a Book?
Writing & Editing Process

Does a Book Idea Always Warrant a Book?

ByAmy Friedman January 23, 2019February 15, 2022

A question that comes up in every writing class I teach and with nearly every client, is this: Is every story worth telling? I say the answer is yes — with an asterisk.

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Do You Need Discipline to Be a Writer?
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Do You Need Discipline to Be a Writer?

ByNomi Isak September 14, 2018April 10, 2023

Guidelines from a writing coach to help you stay on track with establishing a writing habit.

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TMI Is Not Your Friend
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TMI Is Not Your Friend

ByMargot Dougherty August 13, 2018February 15, 2022

The devil is in the details: thoughts and pointers for keeping your writing TMI-free.

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Lessons We're Glad We Learned
For the Love of Writing

Lessons We're Glad We Learned

BySuzanne Mantell April 6, 2018April 3, 2023

LAEWG members reflect on the source of some of the influences and insight that made a lasting impression on their professional lives.

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No Time to Write Your Book? Try 10 Minutes a Day
Writing & Editing Process

No Time to Write Your Book? Try 10 Minutes a Day

ByMonica Faulkner February 19, 2018February 15, 2022

With so many demands on our time and energy, how can we successfully engage with our creative work so that we don't squander our “one wild and precious life”?

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How Reading Improves Your Writing
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How Reading Improves Your Writing

ByBarbara DeSantis May 23, 2017February 15, 2022

If we want to hone our craft, we need to expose ourselves to the work of excellent writers.

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Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview
Writing & Editing Process

Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview

ByMargot Dougherty March 14, 2017February 15, 2022

Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.

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The Writer's Body: Keep It Moving to Avoid Back Pain, Weight Gain, and Brain Drain
Writing & Editing Process

The Writer's Body: Keep It Moving to Avoid Back Pain, Weight Gain, and Brain Drain

ByNomi Isak November 1, 2016March 23, 2022

You probably have heard that sitting is the new smoking. Doesn't sound good for those of us who make a living hunched in front of our computers all day, but here's what you can do about it.

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So… What's Your Book About?
Writing & Editing Process

So… What's Your Book About?

ByLaura Golden Bellotti June 10, 2016February 15, 2022

Learn why it's important to home in on your book's core subject.

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