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Bookish Gifts for Writers (TIP: This Year, Shop Early)
Every December we put together a gift-giving list for writers for those of you wanting to pick up a little something for critique partners & book buds, or to source ideas for your personal Holiday...
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How Writers Can Turn the Page This Spring
We may write different things, but I’m betting we have something in common – a set-up process. We sit down, favorite writing tools at the ready. Maybe we light a candle, put on a soundtrack, read an...
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10-Year Celebration: Win the Ultimate Writer’s Toolkit
So, today is a big anniversary for Becca and me because ten years ago to the day we hit the publish button on The Emotion Thesaurus. 10 Years. Can you believe it? We wrote this book hoping to help...
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The Key to a Successful NaNoWriMo? Using October Wisely
Are you one of tens of thousands of intrepid writers participating in NaNoWriMo? If so, know this: you’re a rock star. Writing a novel is something many people talk about doing, but few actually do...
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How Writers Can Be Their Own Valentine
When February 14th rolls around, it’s a reminder to let certain people know that we love and cherish them. So, we buy chocolate, flowers, or go for a night out. Maybe we give the gift of time and make...
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How Much Time Do You Waste as a Writer?
It’s a touchy topic, I know. On one hand, we may putter a bit as a way ‘into’ writing–getting supplies together, pouring a cup of coffee, and putting a few cookies on standby. Most of us have a...
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Should You Write Over the Summer, or Take a Break?
We’re a month away from the official kickoff to summer, and as someone who gets less of this season than many (Oh, Canada), I’m starting to get giddy. Summer is ahead, ready to unfurl like a warm,...
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NaNoWriMo: Top Tips for Smashing Out 50K
The iconic NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) challenge has many of you rolling up your sleeves to pound out a novel. Becca and I love this event because it is a great time to become explore...
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The One Rule No Writer Should Break
Ah, the euphoria of holding one’s own book. Nothing compares, does it? In that moment, the months (or years) of writing, revising, editing, polishing, and finally publishing are in the rear view...
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How to Write Your First Book
I want to write a book. You remember when this big idea first hit, right? Maybe you were browsing for books, waiting for an author’s autograph, or sitting in awe after finishing a great novel. The...
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Why Writers Should Be Their Own Valentine This Year
Valentine’s Day is coming, and people have big feelings about it. On one hand, it’s nice to have a set day to celebrate loved ones, but on the other, pressure to buy overpriced chocolates and flowers...
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NaNoWriMo Prep for Plotters & Pantsers
It’s October, meaning many writers are turning their thoughts to NaNoWriMo, (National Novel Writing Month) starting November 1st, when they will attempt to write 50,000 words in a month. NaNoWriMo is...
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