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Authentically Me

Authentically Me

Focus on your own growth and journey, measuring progress only against who you were yesterday, not against other people's achievements or creative endeavors.

Authentically Me

Focus on your own growth and journey, measuring progress only against who you were yesterday, not against other people's achievements or creative endeavors.

Man sitting at computer raising his hands in a "what the heck?" gesture

Common Sense Not Included

Using real-life examples of people lacking common sense can inspire writers to craft vivid, unpredictable characters. These traits add humor, conflict, and depth, making stories more engaging and relatable

Common Sense Not Included

Using real-life examples of people lacking common sense can inspire writers to craft vivid, unpredictable characters. These traits add humor, conflict, and depth, making stories more engaging and relatable

Woman in black skirt and white blouse stading in front of her shadow on the wall which looks like wonder woman

Supposing It Didn't?

“Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?”“Supposing it didn’t,” said Pooh after careful thought.Piglet was comforted by this. ~A. A. Milne   What's the most crippling,...

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Supposing It Didn't?

“Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?”“Supposing it didn’t,” said Pooh after careful thought.Piglet was comforted by this. ~A. A. Milne   What's the most crippling,...

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oil painting of purple and pink flowers with a mountain in the background

Bloom Brightly, Not Bitterly

"A flower doesn't think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." The other day, I met with some friends for bagels and coffee. Some were writers,...

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Bloom Brightly, Not Bitterly

"A flower doesn't think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms." The other day, I met with some friends for bagels and coffee. Some were writers,...

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Staying True to Your Characters: Faulkner's Timeless Truth

Staying True to Your Characters: Faulkner's Tim...

Don’t change characters or events to please your readers. Allow your characters to live their authentic life. They’ll thank you for it in the end.

Staying True to Your Characters: Faulkner's Tim...

Don’t change characters or events to please your readers. Allow your characters to live their authentic life. They’ll thank you for it in the end.

Analyzing Books That Miss the Mark: Gaining Insights for Better Writing

Analyzing Books That Miss the Mark: Gaining Ins...

In this post, discover how analyzing books that don't resonate with you can enhance your writing. By examining plot weaknesses, character development, and pacing issues, you can gain valuable insights....

Analyzing Books That Miss the Mark: Gaining Ins...

In this post, discover how analyzing books that don't resonate with you can enhance your writing. By examining plot weaknesses, character development, and pacing issues, you can gain valuable insights....