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Why Blogging is Important for Writers

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Are blogs like legwarmers that are trendy and fashionable, popular in the ’80s and back in style again? Or are they like the necessary boots and thick socks that are the staple of any wardrobe in a climate with seasons? With more than 150 million blogs in existence, it seems like everyone should be blogging […]

So You Think You Can’t Write?

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I never have and never will claim to be an expert on writing. I have found an appreciation for it and perhaps a little bit of talent, but in general it is something that I have improved at only through sheer determination and continuous trial and error. Because of this, there is nothing that bothers […]

A Simple Guide to Book Advances and Royalties

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When a book publisher offers a book deal to a new author, the contract will talk about ‘advances’ and ‘royalties’. These can be a little confusing to new authors, though a little bit of knowledge will go a long way to helping you fully understand what you are being offered. In this article, you will […]

Literary Necromancy: Resurrecting Your Dead Manuscript

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Necromancy is generally frowned upon. People freak out when the White Walkers do it. Sauron took the name “Necromancer” and that seemed to bother some folks. Dr. Frankenstein practiced the art, albeit a bit more scientifically. Even Jesus kind of did it, but he’s Jesus so it’s cool. Otherwise, most would probably tell you that […]

The Difference Between Stories and Novels

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Humans are born storytellers. Shortly after learning to string sentences together, we start sharing them: “Mommy, I did this…” or “Daddy, I did that….” We are eager to hear about others’ experiences, supposedly to learn from them and avoid their mistakes, and we like basking in the glory that our own stories give us (after […]

I Found My Voice by Blogging to an Audience of Two

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In high school, I started a blog — as many before me already had. I’m not sure what finally made me decide to do it or what I expected to gain from it (if anything). But one thing I do know is, I had an absolute blast writing about my life. It’s not that I […]

How I Use “Soundtracks” To Help Me Write When I’m Not Writing

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“The Official Motion Picture Soundtrack.” How many of those do you own? I know I owned a few soundtracks on cassette tape when I was growing up. Some of these albums were a central part of the film for which they were recorded, like Purple Rain (which I wore out listening to) or [insert musical […]

How Writers Should Handle Bad Reviews

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Don’t tweet that the reviewer is awful or a bad person. It’ll only make you seem nutty, and most people won’t know about the review until you tell them anyway. Don’t make snarky, veiled remarks about this reviewer when you’re interviewed, because sulking and bitterness will just end up making you come off as a […]

Set Up a Writing Date

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Writing is such a solitary endeavor that sometimes we neglect connecting with our friends face-to-face. That’s bad, people! We need each other. (A friend of mine jokes about throwing introvert parties where everyone is instructed to bring a book to read. That’s totally my idea of a fun time! But writers need to socialize too.) […]

One Perspective on Book Illustrations

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If you’re writing for small children, pictures are essential because young kids can’t read. Sure their parents can read to them, but it’s ideal to have them start picking up books at a very young age and illustrations are essential to catch their interest. On the other hand, pictures in an adult book are a […]




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