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Whether you’re a writing veteran with dozens of published works or brand new and still wrapping your head around what ‘show, don’t tell’ really means, there is always more to ...
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The writer's notebook is akin to the artist's sketchpad. We can think of them as an archive of ideas, a place to think, and a record of how our work ...
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So, I’ve been writing a while now – longer than I’d like to admit– and in that time I’ve had occasion to notice (and occasionally experience) the love-hate relationship that ...
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Here’s a topic that keeps coming up in my writing circles: A friend has asked you to read their book. They want some writing feedback. You agree, because, why wouldn’t ...
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“I always go on until I am stopped. And I am never stopped,” said Percy Shelley. The Romantic era poet was a force of nature in human form, gallivanting across ...
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I’ve lived on three continents, in countries with 14 national languages collectively, of which I was fluent in 2 and passable in one. An adventure, people call it. For me, ...
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How to use freewriting to help with writer’s block Freewriting is a trendy term for those who use journaling within their writing routine. Are you familiar with the concept of ...
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I recently read an article titled: “Stop telling authors what they can write.” The focus was on identity politics and the demands by some that writers stay in their lane ...
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Bored of the old chestnut writing advice like "never use an adverb" and "make sure your main character isn't a Mary Sue"? Me too. As a beginner, I felt incredibly ...
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 In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis, I wanted to get away from the stress and worry and focus instead on something that brings me joy and solace – my ...
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