The Power of Small Goals: How One Sentence a Day Can Change Your Writing Life

These tiny goals are powerful because they lower resistance, build momentum, and turn writing into a natural part of your life. And over time, they add up to something big.

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Guest Post: What Does it Mean to Be Great?

The real gag about being “great” is that it doesn’t happen overnight.

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Psych 101 for Novelists: 5 Psychological Lenses to Drive Character Development

Readers may not agree with the choices characters make, but it’s important to be able to track why they made those choices.

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5 Common Writing Struggles (& How to Overcome Them)

Even the most passionate writers bump into roadblocks that leave them staring at a blank page.

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How to Build a Sustainable Writing Practice (Even When Life Is Busy)

You don’t need endless free time or superhuman discipline to be a writer. You just need to create a routine that’s built around your reality—and it can be surprisingly simple.

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4 Ways to Reset Your Writing Habits When You’ve Been Away from the Page

Here are four ways both you and I can get back into our creative rhythms with less guilt and more grace.

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Indie Author Spotlight: Mikaela A.E.

“The story itself truly takes the reins and goes where it wants to go.”

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How to Publish Your Book

Traditional publishing, self-publishing, or something in between?

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Tighten Your Dialogue

How to Write Dialogue that Dazzles and Engages Readers

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12 Benefits of Having an Author Website

You’ll be surprised at the number of authors I talk to who say they don’t think author websites are necessary.

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