writing advice
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Writing is Like Friendship: Don’t Force It
For anyone who’s ever tried writing as either a hobby or profession, the experience of writer’s block and burnout are known by all. Having the right reaction and tools to handle this inevitability is possibly the most important component of… Continue reading
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Oversharing: A Free Write
To anybody trying to get their creative juices flowing, I will always highly recommend trying a ten-minute free write. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept: set a ten-minute timer and open a blank word document or pull out your favorite… Continue reading
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Write What You Know: Making Your Stories More Authentic
One of the pieces of advice I hear the most often is to ‘write what you know’. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can only write autobiographies (obviously) and it also doesn’t mean you can’t explore a concept that’s new to… Continue reading
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