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Create vibrant personalities even for your unnamed side characters
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The Heart of Writing: How to Inject the Power of Emotion Into Your Prose
Simple word choice can elevate any novel from obtuse to ooh-la-la!
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Catchy Author Bios and How to Write One
How to squish down everything you are into an appealing bio for fun and profit
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Finish Your Book In One Year? Here's How
The life of a writer is less about inherent talent, more about practice and hard work.
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Can AI Truly Replace A Book Coach?
I tested several Generative AI tools to see if they could be helpful for writers. My answer should come as absolutely no surprise.
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Murky Middles Begone: How to Ensure the Middle of Your Book Stands Strong
It's easier to write beginnings and endings but often the middle is left sagging—not out of the lack of skill or care, but out of confusion.
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Healthy Marketing Mindset for Authors, with Rebecca Grogan
Start with a simple plan and build on it as your comfort level increases and you see what's working.
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First Anniversary of The Self-Pub Action Club!
Celebrate with me by reviewing the best articles from the year, plus more!
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Writing at the End of the World: A Reflection
When we're struggling, that's exactly when we need to dig deep and make our art count.
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The Self-Pub Action Club
The Self-Pub Action Club
Take action for your self-publishing goals! We'll talk writer's block, industry struggles, and how to take control of our writing lives.
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