We’re all doing better than we think: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome as a writer
How to show up to your writing authentically, bravely, and without fear
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Do authors need to be on social media?
For the authors who have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their socials and who’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be a successful author in this connected era without building a massive following on TikTok… The short answer is yes. For the longer answer, read on.
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How to choose a title for your story
A story’s title is its identity. This blog looks at how to craft a compelling title that demands attention and hooks readers from the start.
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5 ways fanfiction can make you a better writer
5 ways fanfiction can make you a better writer Remember that kerfuffle on Twitter a few years back? Where someone tweeted about how fanfiction makes writers worse at writing* and basically the entire #writingcommunity blew up her mentions with tales of exactly why that wasn’t true? I was still on the bird site in those
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The three things that get in the way of writing progress (and what to do about them)
Has your writing hit a brick wall? Break free from writer’s block by understanding the 3 main causes – and how to overcome them.
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Writer’s block when your novel is nearly finished: what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it
Writers block when your novel is nearly finished: What it is, why it happens, and how to fix it It’s like the marathon of the middle, except at the end of the process So, you’ve almost finished writing your novel. You’ve won out over the most common writing difficulties that get in the way of putting words
Do you need a writing mentor?
How to find a writing mentor, what a writing mentor does, and alternatives to consider if a writing mentorship isn’t right for you.
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5 sensible ways to meet your writing targets (and one crazy wildcard)
5 sensible ways to meet your writing targets (and one crazy wildcard) Looking for some tried-and-tested ways to encourage your word count to soar? I’m a neurodivergent author who sometimes (often) struggles with accountability in my writing, but the following methods have all helped me stay on target. Two published novels and countless short stories
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