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Tested Advice for Life…And Writing

Every now and then I find a gem when I scour the Internet. Today, I discovered a fabulous post from JA Konrath, giving us a few reminders about how to keep perspective in life–and in writing. “This post goes out to … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Success as a Self-Published Author — great insights

I came across a blog today that talks about tips for success as a self-published author. It was a great refresher for me. Even though nothing on the list is new, it does offer a good reminder of what self-published authors … Continue reading

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Writers, are you going to ring the bell?

Today, we’re used to getting things the easy way. Well, some things anyway. Want the latest news? Check your smart phone. Want a quick meal? Throw something in the microwave. Want to earn a living at writing? Ummm…that’s going to … Continue reading

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Kindle Unlimited: The New Good and The New Bad

For you writers out there… By now you’re probably well aware that Amazon changed its Kindle Unlimited terms again. Some don’t like the change, but I gotta admit I’m okay with it. JA Konrath just posted his thoughts on the new … Continue reading

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A Story Idea Is Not A Story

There are many reasons I’ve been in a writing funk for the past 5 or 6 months, and a recent blog post by Bob Mayer exposed one that I didn’t even realize had been impacting me. An idea is not … Continue reading

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