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I started the NaNoWriMo challenge last week like I ended Week 1 – on fricking fire! As soon as I hit the halfway point (25K+ on Wednesday), I had to slow up and do a few minor things around the … Continue reading

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While I was at the San Francisco Writers Conference in February, I sat in on a few workshops with my favorite author (well, definitely in the top three!), Michelle Richmond. Not only does she NOT outline, she doesn’t write in … Continue reading

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It’s true: sometimes you must step away from your work long enough to gain a different perspective. This is why writers seek feedback. (Perhaps not all writers, but this one does!) We use our family members and friends, look for … Continue reading

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I don’t like to address this part of the writing biz, because I don’t look at writing (or any art I produce) as a business, but perhaps we as writers should. My cautionary tale today deals with the Big Bamboozle, … Continue reading

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