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A Brief Botanical Study of Writer Defense Mechanisms

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:29:49 +0000

Jenny Hansen details the commonalities between writers and holly bushes. Did you know that there are at least six kinds of "writing holly?"

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When Your Characters Begin to Breathe

Sarah (Sally) Hamer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0000

A book becomes a universe the moment a character draws breath. Learn how to utilize the Seven Forces of a book universe, and let your characters breathe.

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How to Deal with Imperfect Writing Conditions

Ellen Buikema — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0000

Relying on perfect conditions to write can cause creative paralysis. Read on to learn how to deal with inner perfectionism. There is beauty in imperfection.

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Sinking in the Sand

Lisa Norman — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:04:00 +0000

Staring at a mountain of unread emails? Your inbox is a swamp of quicksand holding your creative focus hostage. Let's find solid ground.

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Three Ways to Lose a Romance Reader

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:50:00 +0000

Break these romance rules, and readers may never forgive you. Here's what every romance author needs to know.

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Want a Twist Readers Will Love? Make Your Protagonist Wrong.

Guest Blogger — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0000

What if the thing your protagonist believes most is completely wrong? That single mistake might be the twist your novel needs.

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Interiority vs. Visceral Reactions in Deep POV

Guest Blogger — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0000

Your character's heart is racing. Their hands are shaking. But do readers know why? Discover the difference between emotion and emotional immersion.

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Charting Your Course #3: Self-Publish Online (Part 2)

Guest Blogger — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0000

This article describes some of the best methods for making your work available to others, how these methods differ, and why you would choose one over another.

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The Blueprint that Sells Books

Guest Blogger — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0000

Great books don’t sell on writing alone. Covers, categories, keywords, and reader expectations shape discoverability long before readers reach page one.

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5 Things Award-Winning Books Have in Common

Guest Blogger — Fri, 29 May 2026 08:36:00 +0000

The books that earn recognition are almost never the ones written with winning in mind. There are 5 key things that set award-winning books apart.

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