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If you haven’t read the first part of this series, Best Practices to Become a Writer, we recommend going back to read it, right here. And if you’re ready for part two by author Diane Tarantini, read on! … Continued
Every aspiring writer wants to know: what are the best practices for becoming a writer? Greetings and salutations, writer-in-process! My name is Diane Tarantini and I just published my first book ever: The Brave Knight. Huzzah! This accomplishment … Continued
Another year’s end means another goal-setting sesh. But if your new year’s goals never seem to pay off, that cycle can get discouraging. (Full disclosure: I’m a Questioner, so I, too think picking an arbitrary date to set goals is … Continued
You’ve done the work to set up your website: bought a domain, got the design to look just-so, and posted purchase links to your books. But instead of a steady flow of passive income, you got … crickets. “Hello? Testing, … Continued
Whether it’s the start of a new year, the end of a hectic season, or a new chapter in your life, there are times when we all need to shake up our routines and refocus. When we have big dreams, … Continued
You’ve reached the point of NaNoWriMo when the doubts start circling like horseflies: “Why did I think this was a good idea?” “This story is stinkier than that blackened head of cabbage I found at the back of the fridge … Continued
Use this free NaNoWriMo Weekly Calendar to track your November goals! As October tips past its midpoint, it’s time to gather all our NaNoWriMo tools and set the stage for an incredible November noveling month. While it’s impossible to … Continued
October again! And has this been a year, or what? I would argue that, whether you’re feeling creatively drained or energized, NaNoWriMo is going to be even more incredible than usual. 🍁 Whether this is your first shot or you’re … Continued
Need to find the fastest way to finish your novel? Maybe you’ve got a hard deadline squeezing you like a lemon wedge, or maybe you just need to shift this particular project from your to-do list and onto the … Continued
Why, oh why, do writing decisions feel like a neural hostage negotiation? Whether it’s choosing a genre, making a difficult call about a character’s fate, or — congratulations, look at you! — wondering if it’s the right move to accept … Continued