Writing Break
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Whether you’re polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write. For access to all episodes, join the library here: https://writingbreak.captivate.fm/support
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Why Some Stories Should Be Novellas (Not Novels)
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May 14, 2026 |
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Writing Short Stories: Structure, Pacing, and Word Counts Explained
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May 07, 2026 |
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Experimental Fiction & Hybrid Fiction: How to Break Form Without Breaking the Reader
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Publishing Is Booming, So Why Are Writers Struggling?
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Graphic Narratives: Storytelling in Panels
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Writing Modern Westerns: Same Frontier, Different Moral Code
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Writing Cozy Mystery: Murder, But Make It Charming
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Young Adult vs. New Adult Fiction: What Writers Need to Know
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Romantic Suspense: Love in the Line of Fire
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Audience Ownership: Why Authors Can’t Rely on Platforms Anymore
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Paranormal Fiction: Why the Supernatural Is Dominating the Market
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Magic & Mayhem in Your Manuscript (Clip Show #15)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Writing Satire & Humor: The Sharp Edge of Comedy
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Writing Dystopia & Utopia: Pushing the Real World to Extremes
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Writing Action & Adventure: Stories in Motion
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Writing Children’s Literature: Picture Books to Middle Grade
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Writing Magical Realism: Extraordinary in the Everyday
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Act 1 of Your Writing Year
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Stay Stubborn: A Holiday Pep Talk for Writers
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Writing Fantasy, Part III: Whimsy, Chaos & Paradoxical Magic
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Writing Fantasy, Part II: Dark Realms, Neon Cities & New Subgenres
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Writing Fantasy, Part I: Epic Worlds, High Realms & Grand-Scale Subgenres
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Thankful for Genres (Clip Show #14)
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Pick a Lane: The Key to Reaching the Right Readers
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Memoir & Creative Nonfiction: Truth as Narrative
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Writing Literary Fiction: Finding Truth in Everyday Life
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Writing Horror: Fear, Gore, and the Monsters Within
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Writing Gothic Fiction: Where Beauty Meets Terror
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Writing Historical Fiction: Living in Another Time
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Writing Science Fiction: The “One Big Leap” and Beyond
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Writing Fantasy: Building Worlds That Breathe
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Writing Romance and 9 Lessons from a Debut Author
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Writing Thrillers and Suspense: Raising the Stakes
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Writing Mystery: Planting Clues That Keep Readers Guessing
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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The Complete Guide to Querying Literary Agents (Clip Show #13)
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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What to Do While Waiting to Hear Back from Agents
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Querying Literary Agents, Part 4: What Happens After You Hit Send
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Querying Literary Agents, Part 3: Writing Your Query Letter
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Querying Literary Agents, Part 2: Where the Lit Agents Are and How to Find Yours
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Querying Literary Agents, Part 1: Big Five Dreams or Indie Vibes?
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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You Like Writing Tips? We Got Writing Tips (Clip Show #12)
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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High-Concept vs. Low-Concept Stories
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Navigating the Shifting Publishing Landscape
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Reality of Traditional Publishing, a Cautionary Tale
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Inspiration vs. Perspiration: Writing, Scams, and Creative Freedom
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Chuck Palahniuk’s Controversial Writing Advice: Ditching Thought Verbs
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Forget Notebooks: 5 Meaningful Gifts Writers Actually Need (Encore)
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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9 Actionable Writing Tips from Bestselling Authors
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Second Draft Survival Guide: 8 Essential Steps for a Better Draft
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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First Draft Survival Guide: Writing Tips to Get the Words Flowing
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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The Power of Saying No: How to Prioritize Your Writing
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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7 Literary Conflicts Explained (Clip Show #11)
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Character vs Destiny
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Character vs Technology
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Character vs Supernatural
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Character vs Society
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Character vs Nature
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Character vs Character
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Character vs Self
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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7 Types of Conflict in Literature
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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How I Beat Back Imposter Syndrome
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Straightforward Writing Tips (Clip Show #10)
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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How to Write Better Than AI (Finale)
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May 28, 2024 |
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How to Write Better Than AI (Part 3 )
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May 14, 2024 |
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How to Write Better Than AI (Part 2)
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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How to Write Better Than AI (Part 1 )
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Innovations in Publishing and Selecting a Subtitle
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Dramatic Irony in First-Person POV
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Writing Advice from Neil Gaiman
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Writing and Publishing Tips (Clip Show #9)
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Writing a Good First Line
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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3 Questions to Ask About Your Opening Line
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Authors Behaving Badly
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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New Book Trends on Amazon
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Examples of Foreshadowing
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Foreshadowing Takes Finesse
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Query Letters vs Book Proposals
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Publishing Tips for Authors (Clip Show #8)
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Want to Sell More Books? Write Another One.
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Free Audiobooks, Wholesale Discounts, and Amazon's New Policy on AI-Generated Books
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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What Makes a Good Editor?
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Build Your Publishing Team
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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What Can Beta Readers Do For You?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Increase Your Chances of Getting a Large Book Advance
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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7 Tips for Landing a Literary Agent
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Uninterrupted Writing Tips (Clip Show #7)
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Generative AI and Copyright Protection for Authors
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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3 Hints That It’s Time to Stop Writing
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Should You Self-Publish before Landing an Agent?
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Literary Agents and Bestselling Books
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You?
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
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May 30, 2023 |
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5 Things Writers Need to Know but Don't Want to Hear
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May 23, 2023 |
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When and How to Start Marketing Your Book
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May 16, 2023 |
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How Much Do Authors Actually Make?
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May 09, 2023 |
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You Wrote a Book. Now What?
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May 02, 2023 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #6)
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Naming Your Characters Like a Pro
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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3 Main Ways Weather Can Enhance Your Writing
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Writing Advice from a CIA Agent Turned Fiction Author
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Should You Write Blog Posts for Money
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Writers vs AI
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Copyrighting Your Book
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Should We Rewrite the Classics or Let Them Go?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Sensitivity Reads: The Upside and the Downside
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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What Genre Sold the Most Books Last Year
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #5)
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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The Balance between Researching and Writing Books
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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AI-Narrated Books and Getting to the Heart of Your Story
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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The Thief Who Keeps Stealing My Resume
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Don't Make This First Draft Mistake
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Six-Month Book Publishing Plan
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Bestselling Authors Share Their Worst Book Signing Experiences
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Forget Notebooks: 5 Meaningful Gifts Writers Actually Need
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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The Biggest Mistake Writers Make
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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How to Break into the Book Market
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #4)
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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How to Calculate Your Page Count
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Writing Techniques for Better Dialogue
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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7 Tips for Creating a Setting
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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These 7 Components Will Set the Perfect Pace for Your Story
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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8 Common Novel Endings
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Tips for Writing Your Book's Climax
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Hemingway, NaNoWrimo, and Writing Act 3
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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4 Reasons Authors Mess Up the End of Act 2
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Tips for Writing Act 2 of a Novel
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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The Hardest Part of a Book
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #3)
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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12 Plot Frames That Can Support Your Novel
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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The Art of Writing Backstory
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Write Your Opening Hook
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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4 Dramatic Elements to Create Your Story's Structure
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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All the Characters Your Book Needs
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Writing Characters We Love to Hate
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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5 Things Great Protagonists Have in Common
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Story vs Plot vs Premise
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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5 Brainstorming Tips for Writers
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #2)
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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2 Writing Tips I Cannot Live Without
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Self-Editing Tip for Writers
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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The Best Way to Start Any Story
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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The Author Who Murdered Her Husband
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May 31, 2022 |
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The Future of Publishing
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May 24, 2022 |
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The Different Types of Anti-Heroes
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May 17, 2022 |
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Why We Love Anti-Heroes
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May 10, 2022 |
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2 Free Gifts for Writers
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May 03, 2022 |
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Why Every Writer Needs a Style Sheet
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Every Writer Needs This One Document
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Nonstop Writing Tips (Clip Show #1)
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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4 Dos and Don'ts for Working with Beta Readers
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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This Writing Tip Could Save Your Career
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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What People Are Reading This Year
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Identifying Your Ideal Reader
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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New and Noteworthy? That's You!
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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3 Habits to Improve Your Writing
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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How to Write Better Dialogue
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Authors and NFTs
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Kill Your Darlings… or Stop Writing Them in the First Place
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Top 3 Writing Tips from America's Editor
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Writing Break Short Trailer
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Writing Break Full Trailer
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Feb 06, 2022 |