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The past week was an exciting moment in the world of books and publishing. For the first time, the National Book Awards were held entirely virtually (here’s where you can watch the ceremony). And here’s an overview of some important moments. Congratulations to all the National…

Nov 20, 2020

Are you a pantser or plotter? In fact, you may be a little of both. Writers today tend to refer to themselves as either “pantsers” or “plotters.” Both…

Nov 12, 2020

NaNoWriMo is an amazing creative endeavor. Every November writers around the world commit to writing a novel in a month. In this post, I’ll give a…

Nov 2, 2020

Literary devices are tools in the writer’s toolbox that help you construct a strong story. These tools bring your readers deeper into the heart of your…

Nov 1, 2020

Avoid Clichés, Compare Logically, Ditch Purple Prose // Writers are naturally drawn to metaphor, as this is one of the key tools in the writing toolbox…

Oct 26, 2020

Using this Rhetorical Device for Good -- Metaphors make us human and bring us into a story. They serve as guideposts on the storytelling path and help…

Oct 26, 2020

One of the most important ways you can prove your professionalism to both agents and editors is by ensuring you use proper formatting when you send in…

Oct 26, 2020

Counting words for writers. You have an inherent contract with those readers to deliver the books they expect, including the word count they…

Oct 26, 2020

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