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.
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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.
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Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
