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Apr 14, 20211 min read
13 Creative Ways to Block Out Time to Write
As much as you love writing, the process itself can become frustrating, and many authors struggle with procrastination...
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Mar 11, 20214 min read
The Ins And Outs of Dictating Your Novel
Dragon NaturallySpeaking entered the tech market in 1997, almost twenty-five years ago, and its release introduced a new option...
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Dec 28, 20204 min read
Write or Die: Resource Review
Even if you’re a fast typist, getting words on the page can be the toughest and most time-consuming part of an author career.
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Dec 16, 20206 min read
So You Think You Can Plot: Dramatica vs. Plottr (Review)
Plotting software fills in the niche gap between writing software and editing software and allows you to iron out your novel...
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Nov 13, 20202 min read
Time Management for Writers
Self-publishing comes with a lot of responsibilities. You’re responsible for writing your books, editing them, finding a cover,...
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Nov 2, 20204 min read
Why Romance Writers Get All The Breaks
I’m not a romance writer, but often I wish I were. I see the stats, read the reports, and then compare them with my own numbers and sigh.
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Oct 24, 20201 min read
50 Ways to Beat Writer's Block
I'm not a member of the camp who claims that "Writer's block doesn't exist." But then again, I haven't suffered from it for years.
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
Writing with Tropes: Helpful or Harmful?
Tropes (frequently found and explored at TVTropes.com, are the building blocks of pop culture stories.
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Oct 2, 20204 min read
Writing A Pitch (for Self-Published Authors)
In the traditionally published world, writing a pitch for your novel is one of many necessary steps a writer needs to take. After all. . .
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Sep 29, 20204 min read
Energy Hacks: Creating A Writing Atmosphere
One of the reasons writing first attracted me as a teen was how minimalistic it is. You don’t need any expensive tools, training, or an...
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Sep 11, 20193 min read
Writing Emotion: How Ernest Hemingway Ruined Today’s Writers
Hemingway was great at what he did. I’m not going to deny that, or the fact that he demonstrated that sometimes the best stories are told...
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Sep 1, 20193 min read
5 Reasons to Read Your Reviews
*Disclaimer: I realize there are inconsistencies in the formatting of this post. Please bear with me as I completely overhaul Finish That...
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Jun 13, 20173 min read
The Writers’ Group from Hell
My husband and I moved to a new state a couple years ago. I’d been looking forward to getting more involved with the community since I...
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Jun 7, 20175 min read
100k in 2 Weeks: What You Need to Know
Well, a couple months ago I did it. I cracked whatever impossible mental code I needed to get out 10k per day and had my first...
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May 18, 20172 min read
Fear: Mystery. . . or Knowledge?
“mystery box”–something that will drive you crazy for not knowing what it is. Think of a wrapped box under a Christmas tree. I have...
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Feb 10, 20172 min read
Character Arcs: When You Don’t Need Them
I didn’t change much there. The three ghosts, the plot, and Scrooge were untouched. All I did to create the disturbing and uncomfortable...
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Oct 28, 20162 min read
The Myth of The Well-Written Bestseller
This might come as a shock to you, but there is no such thing as a well-written best-seller. It’s what everyone wants to create, and...
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Oct 27, 20163 min read
Plotting or Pantsing?
Hey, hey, Finish That Novel! It’s been a while. No, I haven’t forgotten you. But I have been very busy, and I really haven’t had the time...
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Sep 23, 20152 min read
The Important Role of Bad Fiction
As a writer, I try to do my best. I always work to improve my writing, to learn new strategies and techniques, and to make every book I...
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Aug 4, 20156 min read
Avoiding Writing Paralysis Due to Over-Analysis: Curated Post
In the world of hobby board gaming, there is a term that is frequently flung around when it comes to someone taking too long on his or...
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