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Why Process is More Important than Product

Is process more important than product? That’s a perennial question, exactly like the one with the chicken and the egg. In this post, I’ll explore three key reasons for why process is more important...

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Wanna Write? Hold Your Horses – Read This First!

So you wanna be a writer. Congrats, but hold your horses too!  Before you jump into the crazy but rewarding bandwagon that is the writing profession, here are five key challenges you should be prepared...

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Two Writing Excuses That Kill Your Novel – You May Be Using Them!

Not writing everyday is one thing that will surely kill your novel, but you may be shocked at how many people are still doing it.  If you use the seven tips in this post, it’s guaranteed to help you...

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Writing Talks : An Interview With Jan Romes

Hey guys, welcome to the newest Writing Talks interview on the blog, and this time it’s with the huggy and amazing author, Jan Romes. She’s the lovable person behind books like Stay Close, Novac! and...

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Productivity : The Painless, Fifteen-Minute Guide to Writing Everyday

Yep, I said painless. I’m not writing this to put you through your own personal hell, and none of the tips in this post will require any massive effort. Instead, I’ll walk you through a 15-minute...

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30 Marks of Writerhood (Which ones apply to you?)

Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you this week’s post, which is interactive in the sense that you can add to it. Trust me, I wrote this to see if I wasn’t the only weirdo strange person experiencing these...

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Wanna Write Better? Think Like A Game Designer!

People play games to change or structure their internal experiences. - Taken from the XEODesign Report on Why People Play Games : Four Keys to More Emotion Without Story Think about that first...

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Do You Know How to Stop, Look and Listen?

When was the last time you felt unadulterated wonder? When did you last ask a boatload of questions? And basically, when was the last time you actually saw the world? If you’re a writer, hopefully the...

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Writers Need to Shut Up Sometimes

Just shut up, and sit down in the nearest chair. Realize that shouts aren’t always the best things, and that sometimes whispers can communicate more. Instead of trying to populate the quiet with a...

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Don’t Be A Control Freak

I’m pretty sure that like me, you have things you believe in. There are things you take as fact, and there are things you know to be true. You know that the sky is blue and that the sun is yellow, and...

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