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The Planner’s Guide to NaNoWriMo

Pantsers: This blog post is not for you. Want to create a game plan for National Novel Writing Month so that you come out a NaNoWriMo winner? Read on.

Why I’m Okay That I’m Not Published (Yet) [Infographic]

I thought I’d have a book published by now. Here’s why I’m okay that I can’t call myself an author just yet.

5 Ways to Write More This Summer

Don’t let all that sunshine get in the way of your writing this summer. This is how I plan to keep up on my writing while the weather is nice.

Should Your Characters Swear?

Short answer: Probably not. Long answer: Read my blog post.

What Your Story is Probably Missing (and You Don’t Even Know It)

You’re not going to guess it, so you might as well read this blog post.

Why I Haven’t Joined a Creative Writing Group (Yet)

After years of creative writing grad school, I’m not jumping on the chance to join a creative writing group. It’s because both class workshops and group discussions have THIS in common.

What Your Inner Editor is Doing to Your Writing

Can’t write your story because of that voice inside your head telling you to stop and fix your work? Here’s why your inner editor is holding you back—and what you can do about it.

How I Was Destined to Win NaNoWriMo

You don’t need lots of money or the right connections to win National Novel Writing Month. Here’s how I won the November writing challenge by giving my novel a bunch of TLC.

My NaNoWriMo Round 4: Week 5

Final update for this year’s National Novel Writing Month challenge! With only days left, I’m down to the wire to crossing the 50K word count finish line. Can I do it?

My NaNoWriMo Round 4: Week 4

10 days left of National Novel Writing Month! Can we already be only a handful of days away from Thanksgiving?