It Takes A Village

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Pantsing, Plotting, and the Role of Intention
What if writing success isn’t about hard work, and what if really, really wanting publication makes getting published less likely?
 • Jillian Barnet
It's Time to Get Weird
What does a twerking seven-foot dinosaur have to do with your writing?
 • Jillian Barnet
How to Write When the World Is a Dumpster Fire
This month, I’ve been thinking pretty much what everyone is thinking these days: What the actual f**k? —and wondering how to keep writing, and why.
 • Jillian Barnet
In Writing and In Life, It's Important to Check Under the Hood
This month, I’ve been thinking about how important it is to look closely, ask questions, and make sure all the parts are working as intended.
 • Jillian Barnet
The Power of Naming
This month, I’ve been thinking a lot about naming—the power it wields, and how hard it can be to call something what it truly is.
 • Jillian Barnet
How to Write Through the Chaos
This month, I’ve been struggling with chaos that interrupts plans and steals attention—hardly a recipe for good writing. What can we do to keep our…
 • Jillian Barnet
Writing the Natural World
This month, I’ve been reveling in spring, and the natural world is showing up in my writing with some surprising results.
 • Jillian Barnet
It Takes A Village
It Takes A Village
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