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Author Mindset: Originality is overrated.
It really isn't the most important thing, promise.
4 days ago3 min read


Editing Anxieties: What if my book editor’s mean?
Most editors (at least the ones I know!) are really kind, but there are mean ones out there, too. Here's how to avoid them.
Apr 116 min read


Keep writing first drafts but never publish your novel? Break the cycle.
Do you keep writing first draft after first draft, put them in a drawer, and then start something new? And you can never seem to start...
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Author Mindset: Is this book even worth revising?
Now that you've finished your novel, you're looking back and thinking "Is this thing even worth the hard work of revising?" Let's find out.
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Does your fantasy novel have to be realistic?
Fantasy is...fantastical. It doesn't have to be realistic, does it? So why do readers keep saying "This is too unrealistic"?
Sep 22, 20235 min read


6 Signs That You’re Done Revising Your Novel
Revisions can feel like they're taking forever. How do you know your book is done?
May 11, 20235 min read


Author 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?
Apr 20, 20234 min read


Author 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.
Nov 17, 20224 min read


Is it actually bad to edit as you write?
Common writing advice (even my own) tells you to avoid editing as you write. But is it really that bad to do?
Nov 3, 20224 min read


The Creative Well
Creativity isn't an unlimited resource. In this post, learn the care and keeping of a healthy creative well.
Mar 2, 20224 min read


Is Writer’s Block Real?
Spoiler: Yep, it's real. But you can fix it.
Feb 23, 20227 min read
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