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How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month, held every November. Learning how to prep for NaNoWriMo is the difference between success and flying by the seat of your pants (and not hitting that 50k word goal).
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Why writers use animals in books
I love reading books that have animals in them. Do you? When I write, I also use animals in books. I use them for humor and to show love, plus I think animals…
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Top 10 Books Writers Need
Writing is a solitary life. It’s not easy, but I find it lots of fun. One thing all writers need are great books to help them with plotting, editing, finding the right words…
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My ultimate writing goals
My ultimate writing goals were to be traditionally published and write tons of books. I never dreamed about being rich – I just wanted to write. Then I started writing. The first thing…
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Book reviews – why, how, and where to leave them
If you follow me on social media, or read my blog, you know I LOVE reading. Like, really love it. And I almost always leave book reviews on my Instagram, and on Goodreads,…
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World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
I’m part of a critique group composed mostly of fantasy/sci-fi writers. They talk a lot about world-building, and at first I didn’t know what they meant. But over time, I’ve realized all writers…
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How to prep for writing conferences
After being in the homeschooling realm for many years, I’ve picked up a lot of tips on how to prep for writing conferences. A conference is a conference, right? But wait! There are…
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My favorite authors
I am a book nerd – and proud of it! If you get me talking about my favorite authors, I will be at it for awhile. I read a number of different genres…
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What draws you to a book?
Recently I went to social media – Facebook and Instagram – and asked the burning question: What draws you to a book? I asked readers to pick from these answers: **This page contains…
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How I learn from my mistakes and failures in my writing
This year, I’m choosing to be thankful for, and learn from, my mistakes and failures. Especially in my writing. The last few years have been full of challenges. And change. And loss. Not…
