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Sarah
Apr 8, 20242 min read
4 Unique Ways To Name Your Characters
A character's name is often the reader's first taste of who they are, but it can be difficult to come up with engaging names.
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Sarah
Mar 22, 20242 min read
“Step by Step”: Inspiration Friday with THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER
Behind every successful author is a backstory of effort and failure—years of it.
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Sarah
Mar 11, 20244 min read
5 Tips to Write Better Dialogue
Writing engaging, dynamic dialogue is a unique skill that takes time to develop. This post goes over 5 ways to sharpen your dialogue.
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Sarah
Mar 8, 20243 min read
Power through Knowledge: Inspiration Friday with THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER
In this Inspiration Friday Post, I'm talking about the importance of educating yourself about the publishing industry.
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Sarah
Mar 4, 20246 min read
The 5 Essential Members of a Writer's Community
Every writer’s community takes its own shape, but when a writer has built a strong community, certain roles show up consistently.
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Sarah
Feb 24, 20243 min read
Writing Resource Roundup: AI Edition
Ah, the great AI debate. Here are some resources that provide important info and explore different opinions on this game-changing tech.
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Sarah
Feb 19, 20242 min read
The First Set of Eyes: Alpha Readers and Critique Partners
Heard about critique partners and alpha readers but not sure what they are? This post is for you!
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Sarah
Feb 12, 20245 min read
Self-Editing Part 4: Copy Editing
Along with telling a first-rate story in sparkling prose, you also want to create a manuscript that is as error-free as possible.
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Sarah
Feb 9, 20243 min read
"Continue Anyway": Inspiration Friday with WRITING DOWN THE BONES
This week I’m asking us to face a hard, cold truth about publishing.
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Sarah
Feb 2, 20243 min read
"Space for Practice": Inspiration Friday with WRITING DOWN THE BONES
In this Inspiration Friday post, I'm talking about the need for writing practice, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.
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Sarah
Jan 19, 20243 min read
“Beginner’s Mind”: Inspiration Friday with WRITING DOWN THE BONES
In this Inspiration Friday post, I'm talking about beginning again, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.
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Sarah
Jan 12, 20245 min read
"Learning To Write Is Not A Linear Process": Inspiration Friday with WRITING DOWN THE BONES
In this Inspiration Friday, I'm talking about the messy path of learning to write, inspired by Natalie Goldberg's WRITING DOWN THE BONES.
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Sarah
Jan 8, 20243 min read
11 Ways to Recharge Your Creativity
When your creativity feels flat or drained, these tips can help!
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Sarah
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Making—and Keeping—Our New Year's Resolutions
This year, I'm trying two new strategies to help me keep my New Year's resolutions.
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Sarah
Dec 13, 20238 min read
Navigating the Beta Reading Process
One of the most common types of feedback a novelist seeks is a beta read.
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Sarah
Nov 24, 20234 min read
BICHOK: The Best Writing Advice I've Ever Received
At the end of the day, all we really need is to sit down, open up a blank page, and start typing.
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Sarah
Nov 13, 20232 min read
7 Quick Ways to Boost Your Energy During a Long Writing Session
Writing is an energy-intensive activity, and it’s natural to get tired during a long writing session. When you find yourself dragging but...
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Sarah
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Using Music to Achieve a Perfect Writing Flow State
*Update 2024: I am not affiliated with NaNoWriMo and no longer support it formally as an organization in light of its recent policy...
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Sarah
Sep 25, 20235 min read
Why Family and Friends Shouldn't Be Your Critique Partners, Beta Readers, or Editors
Expecting loved ones to help you fix your book puts unfair pressure on them—and on you.
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