writing life
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6 Tips for Getting Better Feedback
Writing can feel like a solitary act which you must struggle through, hunched over at your computer desk, entirely alone. This is far from the truth. In fact, outside [...]
How to Track Your Writing Habits
I just finished up my most productive month of writing ever. I set a goal to finish a draft of the project I’m currently working on, and while I [...]
What’s a book coach?
Okay, writers. Time for some real talk. Have you ever felt like the words you’re writing don’t translate what’s actually in your head? Like your story is getting lost even as you [...]
Top 5 Reasons Stories Fall Flat (+ how to fix them!)
When stories fall flat, it’s often because readers are missing something. Even if they don’t consciously recognize it, our readers innately know when stories [...]
Is it worth making art when the world is falling apart?
As this article is being written, there’s so much going on— and has been going on—in the world. [...]
Understanding conflict versus tension
Conflict and tension are two of those craft terms that get thrown around without much actual advice on [...]
