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Thick Skin
Eventually, someone else will read your writing. Most of us who fancy ourselves writers will ask other people to read our words and tell...
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Jun 23, 20232 min read
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I Wrote a Thing. Now What?
I wrote a book. An entire book! It’s been revised and is currently in the hands of beloved beta readers before being subjected to another...
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May 8, 20224 min read
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Mind the Gap
Most of the requests I get for proofreading or editing assistance come from students. Undergraduate to graduate, they're all looking for...
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Mar 20, 20222 min read
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I'm a Terrible Writer
Let me tell you why. Writer's are supposed to have these vast stores of imagination and inspiration, socked away for future reference, in...
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Jan 24, 20222 min read
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Obligatory Reflections Post
Judging from the content of my Twitter and Facebook feeds, it seems most people spend the week between Christmas and New Year's Day in...
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Dec 30, 20212 min read
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Vive la Différence!
I am fascinated by both etymology and philology. To see how words and their meanings change through time and use, and how those changes...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
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Just Tell The Story!
This week's discussion board in one of my MFA courses asked us to consider the "myths" of writing. The how-tos, the how-not-tos, which...
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Oct 19, 20212 min read
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Feeling Fraudulent
It's a common phenomenon among graduate students, promotion recipients, award winners, and others who achieve unexpected success - no...
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Aug 18, 20211 min read
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Clearing Away Clutter
Many experts will tell you that, as a writer seeking to perfect your craft, you must write every single day. I can’t completely disagree....
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Jul 20, 20211 min read
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Finding Your Voice
While it may seem simple, finding your voice is one of the trickiest elements of craft to master. I blame the way we are taught to write....
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May 28, 20212 min read
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Pacing and Flow
We've all experienced the drag imposed on a story when action is interrupted by unnecessary scene or setting description. If a warrior...
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May 28, 20212 min read
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