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A Peek at the Bookshelf

We’re T-two days to an interstate move. Somehow, the first thing packed is always the majority of our books, with a few left out to read in the meantime (because there’s so much free time in the course of a move). Books are some of the first things unpacked, too. Seeing certain books on a […]

July 25, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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Is Being Published the Ultimate Goal?

As a writer who aspires to be traditionally published, my greatest challenge is in overcoming my own doubts. Putting the words on the page is (usually) fun. Even editing is enjoyable for me. What I struggle with is knowing that what I’ve done is good enough.   There are so many markers writers can use […]

June 6, 2013

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Watching TV Is Good for Your Writing

Being in a writers’ group is great because: You get feedback on your writing. You practice your editing skills by giving feedback on other people’s writing. You get book and article recommendations from folks as serious about writing as you are.   Today I’m sharing “Six Things Prose Writers Can Learn From Television” by Matt […]

May 21, 2013

What I Learned While Writing a Novel, Writing

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