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My Story Was Rejected: 4 Lessons I Learned
Something I’m still trying to learn how to manage as a writer is rejection. If there is something I’ve been told to expect from my mentors, it’s rejection after rejection after rejection. And while I understand rejection is a part… Continue reading
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These are My Kind of People! Empowering Your Writing Through Community
As a writer, one of the most motiving experiences you can have is being a part of a community of other writers….If you are looking for some tips on how to find or start a community of your own, I… Continue reading
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Create a Soundtrack for Your Story
For nearly every project of mine, I create a soundtrack/playlist. Sometimes just for the story, other times for the characters themselves. Continue reading
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Using Writing to Explore the Unknown
Write what you know….Stories that are inspired and driven by personal life experiences can connect profoundly with readers. However, I also think it’s important to use writing as a tool to explore the unknown. How? Continue reading
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Where are You Inspiration? Why Can’t I Find You?
Inspiration for writing can hit us anywhere, which is why I recommend caring a journal around with you everywhere you go. However, inspiration can be evasive. There will be times when I’m sitting at my computer staring at the blinking… Continue reading
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Are You Talking to Me? Advice on Writing Dialogue
Dialogue is an important part of any story. It gives insight into the relationships between characters, it can reveal a lot about the speaker, and it can move the story forward—if it’s done correctly. Am I the most knowledgeable person… Continue reading
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May I Barrow Your Eyes? Re-Writing Your Story with Others
Alright, home stretch! Here we go! Last week I wrote about how writing the second draft of a story sucks. Haha, just kidding (kind of). Second drafts are all about piecing together the initial draft of the story you wrote,… Continue reading
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Writing a Second Draft is Like Assembling a Jigsaw Puzzle
Last week, I shared some insight into how I approach writing a first draft of a story. I firmly believe the purpose of an initial draft is to get the story out of your head and on to the page,… Continue reading
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My Writing Process: From What was I thinking? to That doesn’t suck!
Last night I was working on the third draft of my latest short story, and I thought it might be interesting to share how I approach my drafting process. Is it the best/most effective? Probably not, but it’s a process… Continue reading
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