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  Terri Lively posted a new article:

  

  Being Your Own Editor: 5 Tips That Can Help Get the Job Done Right

  Here are five tips to improve your self-editing skills.

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  • Aug 15
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  Terri Lively posted a new article:

  

  How Many Words Should You Write In a Day?

  How many words should you write daily to consider yourself more Writer and less Aspiring Writer?

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  • Aug 14
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  Terri Lively posted a new article:

  

  Is AI Plagiarizing Your Work? What Can You Do About It?

  Is AI Plagiarizing Your Work? What Can You Do About It?

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  • Aug 13
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  Terri Lively posted a new article:

  

  Is It Time For You To Have a Blog? The Pros and Cons Per the Experts

  Blogging is part of the writing business. Many authors maintain a blog in addition to their professional endeavors.

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  • Aug 12
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  Terri Lively posted a new article:

  

  Why Writers Say You Should Write Daily

  Writing every day is a fundamental principle of professional writers.

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  • May 30
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  Giving and Receiving Feedback: Optimizing Critiques in a Writing Group

  Giving and receiving feedback is essential in any writing group, helping everyone's writing improve.

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  • May 1
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  The Ultimate Guide to Effective Storytelling: Engage Your Readers from Start to Finish

  Effective storytelling is like an alchemy of creativity, practiced craftmanship, and emotional resonance. Incorporating these elements into your narrative from the first draft to the final draft will ensure (in the broad strokes) that you engage your...  moreEffective storytelling is like an alchemy of creativity, practiced craftmanship, and emotional resonance. Incorporating these elements into your narrative from the first draft to the final draft will ensure (in the broad strokes) that you engage your readers from the first to last page.  

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  • Apr 29
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  Amanda Steel posted a new article:

  

  Tips for Submitting Your Work to Editors

  There’s nothing magical about getting your work accepted. Here are some tips to give you a better chance of getting your work read and published.

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  • October 17, 2021
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  How To Develop More Confidence as a New Author

  Having fears, doubts and low confidence is all part of being a writer, whether you are new, experienced or even successful.

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  • September 15, 2021
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  Jessica Stilling posted a new article:

  

  And Now for Book Two: How to Write the Second Book in a Series

  There are a few ways a Book II is different from Books I, III and beyond. While no series is the same, many follow a set of suggestions that help Book II stand out.

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  • September 5, 2021
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  Julia McAlpine posted a new article:

  

  The Pros and Cons of Writing in First Person

  While first person has some possible downsides, it’s beloved by many for the connection it creates between the reader and protagonist.

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  • July 28, 2020
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  Julia McAlpine posted a new article:

  

  Building Believable Characters in 5 Simple Steps

  The more you know who you’re writing about, the better the chance your audience will be captivated by them.

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  • July 21, 2020
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  Julia McAlpine posted a new article:

  

  The Zero Draft: Starting Your Story Without the Pressure

  If you’re having trouble committing to an outline or have found yourself abandoning first drafts, the zero draft may be the missing step in your writing process.

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  • July 13, 2020
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  Julia McAlpine posted a new article:

  

  Work Smarter, Not Harder with These 8 Free Apps for Writers

  Whether you need help staying in the chair, editing your work, or keeping track of your ideas, here are eight free apps to assist you on your writing journey.

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  • July 6, 2020
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  Julia McAlpine posted a new article:

  

  5 Ways to Use Writing as Self-Care

  Whether you’re going through a difficult time or simply desire more introspection, writing is a tool you can use to examine, reframe, and release your emotions.

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  • June 26, 2020