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ToniApr 20, 20234 min readAuthor Mindset: What to do when you're afraid of sharing your writing.Fear of sharing your writing can hold you back and even prevent you from publishing. So how do you conquer it?
ToniNov 17, 20224 min readAuthor Mindset: The first draft is for you; the next drafts are for your readers.This mindset shift can help you with both the first draft and your revisions.
ToniMar 3, 20216 min readHow to Evaluate Feedback from Your Beta Readers, CPs, and EditorWith so many people suggesting changes, it's hard to know what to use and what to ignore. This post will help you decide.