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Luxuriance

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I was struggling to come up with an idea for a blog when suddenly, it came to me. Suddenly, I had it! Suddenly, I had the best idea. Just then, … Continued

World-Building

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The idea for a novel bursts into your head. How long do you wait before you start writing? Do you jump right in front of the computer? That would seem … Continued

Diligence

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As writers, most of us want to share our stories with a greater audience. Yes, we write for ourselves. But once the story is completed, we want others to read … Continued

Your Publishing Journey

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Years ago, self-published books looked self-published. Content was questionable, paper stock was this thick white stuff, and the finished product looked like it had been slapped together with a glue-gun … Continued

Time to Assess

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My book is going to be a bestseller! We hear that more than anything. Why’s it going to be a bestseller? Because it’s such a brilliant idea? Because it’s so … Continued

Discourtesy

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If a publisher asks you to submit three chapters, a synopsis, a cover letter, and to format it all in purple Wingdings, that’s what you do. The publisher sets the … Continued

Off the Page

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When you’re writing a story, often the question is what should you and shouldn’t you include? Many of us would love to include everything. But this doesn’t necessarily make for … Continued

Learning Your Craft

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Stimulus is important in a writer’s development. You need to be constantly exposed to new information to evolve. Obvious avenues are residencies, workshops, and schooling. Here, you should be flooded … Continued