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11 Things Writers Are Grateful For

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Nov. 22nd, 2018

We can’t lie: writers are pretty freaking awesome. For hours, days, weeks and sometimes even years we’re sitting, bent over our computers, furiously typing while our minds are lost in… 11 Things Writers Are Grateful For

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Finding a Literary Agent

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Nov. 15th, 2018

We’re not going to sugar-coat it for you: getting a literary agent is hard. Just because you have a good book, doesn’t mean agents will be fighting to represent you.… Finding a Literary Agent

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Writing Exercises: Objects

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Nov. 8th, 2018

As writers, our number one goal at all times is to further character development in our stories. This focus is fantastic, but it can cause us to overlook other aspects… Writing Exercises: Objects

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Writing Your Author Bio

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Nov. 1st, 2018

As writers, we could spend days at a time talking all about the characters in our books (trust us, even our friends can attest to this). But when it comes… Writing Your Author Bio

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Genre Spotlight: Cookbooks

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Oct. 25th, 2018

The sound of fresh bacon sizzling on the stove. The smell of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through every corner of the house. That special cracking sound of freshly… Genre Spotlight: Cookbooks

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Literary Halloween Costumes

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Oct. 18th, 2018

You may think of it as simply the time to break out your favorite Stephen King novel or even the best night to delve deeper and darker into the horror… Literary Halloween Costumes

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Writing Exercises: Dialogue

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Oct. 11th, 2018

Just like a fingerprint is utterly unique, so too is a person’s voice. Every person has a different accent, infliction, and diction. Some people say ‘um’ and ‘like’ too much.… Writing Exercises: Dialogue

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Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules for Writing

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Oct. 4th, 2018

Every writer will give you different ‘rules’ on how to be good at the craft. Do your research, read a lot, and find writers to idolize- you’ll eventually find what… Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules for Writing

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Genre Focus: How-To Books

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Sep. 27th, 2018

We’re living in a DIY world. From Pinterest fashion to Youtube cooking tips to good old fashioned books, people are constantly looking for the latest tips, tricks, and ‘life-hacks’ to… Genre Focus: How-To Books

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How to Reach Out for Reviews

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Sep. 20th, 2018

When you want to buy something, what do you trust more: the ads or the reviews? The reviews, right? With modern-day technology available to consumers, reviews have become equally as… How to Reach Out for Reviews

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