How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (or Any Other Writing Slump)

What to do when your brain won’t let you write.

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Is Your Writing Process More Like Papier Mâché or Sculpture?

When you sit down to write, are you making papier-mâché or sculpture? Why do you prefer that approach? What do you struggle with, and how do you overcome those challenges?

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What Are Beta Readers, and Do I Really Need Them?

Learn what beta readers do and how to work with them to make sure your manuscript is a page turner.

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Two Questions You Must Ask Your Protagonist before Your Novel Begins

Learn which parts of your protagonist’s past are key to moving your story forward.

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How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Editing

Before you reach out to an editor, here are four things to do to be sure your manuscript is in great shape.

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The Biology of Storytelling

When we say reading stories can be a safe way for people to process what’s happening in their lives, that’s not the gushing hyperbole of a bookworm — it’s a scientific fact.

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Worldbuilding in Fiction, Disney Style

Building a world starts with clearly identifying what the story is about.

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When Should You Hire a Book Editor?

The answer, of course, is dictated by another question.

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5 Books by Women, Launched into the COVID-19 Pandemic

Five books — all written by women — that have launched into COVID-19’s world, that I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I have.

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Character Development: The Moment Before

What happened to your character before she walked through the door?

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