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Writer’s Block Busters

Tips and prompts to help bust writer’s block when it hits.

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The Art of the Plot Twist

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Why Is It So Hard To Spot Our Own Plot Holes?

Why is it so hard to spot our own plot holes? One article suggest it might be due to science!

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Don’t Overuse Your Character’s Names In Dialogue!

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First Chapter Stumpers

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Resources For Authors

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Who Said?

How to best use dialogue tags when writing fiction.

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5 Reasons I’m Not The Right Editor For You

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A Manuscript Eval vs a Developmental Edit

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Why You Probably Aren’t Looking For A Proofread

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I Finished My First Draft! Now What?

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What Does It Mean To Be An Indie Author?

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What If I Can’t Afford An Editor

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What The Heck Is An Authenticity/Sensitivity Read?

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My Favorite Craft Books

A list of my favorite fiction craft books.

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The Worst Advice I’m Positive You’ve Been Given

The Worst Advice I’m Positive You’ve Been Given!

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