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“Write What You Know.” So, What Do You Know?

March 4, 2010
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You hear it all the time: “Write what you know.”
I happen to be one of those people who doesn’t feel comfortable writing about the unfamiliar. I prefer to write what’s real to me, things I know for sure.
This has been on my mind a lot lately. There’s always the sinking feeling that one doesn’t really [...]

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37 Questions New Writers Should Ask Themselves

February 22, 2010
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How does one go from thinking “I like to write,” to “I need to write,” to “I want to be published” ?
It’s something people jump into all the time, usually without much thought. Generally, it’s because writing is an inexpensive hobby, even when it comes to submitting work for possible publication. I suppose many feel [...]

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23 Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger

February 6, 2010
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We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway
How strong is your writing?
No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. Luckily, there are some amazing websites out there that’ll help you take your writing to the [...]

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Writers Face Off on 13 Hot Topics

February 2, 2010
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A couple of weeks ago, we noticed there were certain topics writers just can’t agree on.
Discussion seems to be a huge part of the writing life, especially because there are so many hot topics to choose from. And, as we move toward the digital age, I believe the number of friendly arguments will continue to [...]

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The Top 5 Frustrations of the Writing Life

January 29, 2010
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Most of us who dream of becoming published writers start off with an unrealistic picture of how it all works.
There’s the dream of sitting in cafes with one’s notebook, mingling with artsy types at book signings, or seeing one’s novel on the bestseller list. Very few of us, when we first began, stopped to give [...]

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How To Write A Novel In the Middle Of The Night

January 18, 2010
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Six weeks ago, I had a baby.
Three weeks ago, I committed to finishing my novel.
Crazy? Perhaps. Genius? Absolutely.
The Most Productive Year of Your Life
In addition to writing a novel, I write 2-3 articles here each week, freelance for 2 other sites, plus promote my blog through guest posts.
That’s a lot of writing when you’ve got [...]

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