Category: Write Tip
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Strengthening My Brand with a Pseudonym
Pseudonyms can be a lot of things, and a branding tool is one of them.
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5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Published My First Book
Every writer’s path is different, but there are some things I wish I had known before I started.
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Blocked? 11 Easy Ways to Re-Launch a Stalled Story
I did it again. I let it slip up and grasp me in its wet, sinewy clutches. And worse? I didn’t fight back. I thought I was going so strong in November when I started. I was done with my big NaNoWriMo project, Banquet, before the end of the month, so I started a new […]
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Breaking Stories Down to Resonate with Readers with Christine Frazier. [Interview]
As a writer, I rely on a lot of resources to keep my mind sharp and my writing game strong. I love reading about the deconstruction of stories, what makes characters tick, and the other habits of writers – which is a big reason I started my interview series for the blog. Today’s interviewee has […]
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Three Things NaNoWriMo Has Taught Me: Guest Post by Emily Selleck
Last month, I asked a few of the peopole in my writing group for a guest post, and Emily Selleck was one of those who was kind enough to oblige. She’s a riot – fun, happy, and full of great ideas. This is her take on that most hectic and brilliant of adventures: NaNoWriMo. Why […]
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Learning from Our Mistakes and Triumphs: This Day in the Past
Originally published 11-17-2013 Can it be done? When I decided to do National Novel Writing Month again this year, I was hesitant, if not downright terrified. I had participated several times (at least a baker’s half-dozen) before, and failed miserably every time. Each time I took part, I quit halfway through (or sooner), and my biggest word […]
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Tried and True Writing Tips from a Procrastination Junkie (with Cats!)
A sneaky, little monster Procrastinating: It’s fun. It’s easy. And it is Hell on a person’s productivity. Yes, writing is my chosen profession. As my writing group knows, I make tens of dollars at this thing, and I love every minute of it. So why do I put off doing this thing that I love? […]
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Name Your Book in 4 Steps or Less
Picking just the right title for a short story or poem can be difficult, but crafting the title for a novel can be a nightmare if you don’t know where to begin. Having options is key. A good brainstorming session will get you started. 1. Brainstorm Popular wisdom on the subject says to think […]
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