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There’s a moment in nearly every writer’s journey where we ask ourselves: is my story “big” enough? Maybe you’ve heard the term “high concept” thrown around in writing groups or […]
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Why Workshops S**k and Why Professional Feedback Matters
Over the years, I’ve met so many writers who stopped writing for months (or even years) not because they didn’t care anymore, but because of what happened in a workshop. […]
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AI is everywhere, and in creative circles, it stirs strong feelings. Some writers are curious. Others resist. Many feel a mix of excitement and fear. The questions are familiar: Will […]
When You Don’t Want Certain People to Know You’re Writing
A writer I know once confided, quietly: “I don’t want people to know I’m writing.” I say writer because that’s exactly what she is, even if she isn’t ready for […]
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I used to believe writing was something you did alone. That was the myth, anyway: the lone writer in a cabin, fueled by coffee and genius, pulling a masterpiece from […]
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Every writer hits that moment: the excitement of starting has faded, the finish line feels miles away, and the document you once loved now feels like a mountain you’re not […]
Stuck on Chapter One? Here’s How to Finally Move On
Let’s be honest: getting stuck on Chapter One isn’t something we talk about lightly. That first chapter carries a lot of weight. It’s the reader’s introduction to your world, your […]
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When you’re deep in the writing process or staring down the blank page trying to begin, it’s easy to get tangled in the structure of your story. Do I start […]