November 1st, 2019
When Your Writing Dreams Change
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
I have been writing since 2010 and have penned six book-length manuscripts and several short stories. Among all those, one always stood out to me as the breakout book. I'm not saying the others aren't good — I certainly like them — but one particular novel has a high concept, a timely topic, and has been written, rewritten, and edited so much it's pretty much print-ready.… Read the post
October 16th, 2019
More on Plotting, Pantsing & Personality Type
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Craft
by Julie Glover
The last time I was here, I addressed introversion and extroversion and how they relate to whether we're more likely to plot our novel or write by the seat of our pants.
Given the great feedback on that post, I want to continue looking into how the personality traits identified by the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator (MBTI) may impact our writing process.… Read the post
October 7th, 2019
Plotting, Pantsing & Personality Type
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Craft
by Julie Glover
This coming weekend, I'll be in Midland, Texas for the Permian Basin Writers Workshop Event where I get to present on choosing the right writing process for you.
In preparation, I've been reading up on writing process and personality and came across an interesting paper published by the National Council of Teachers in English (2009).… Read the post
September 25th, 2019
What a Difference a Cover Makes: Before & After
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Author Marketing | Marketing
Earlier this year, my co-writer and I released three novels of a mythological mystery/thriller series. Unfortunately, we didn't know quite know where our story fit, since it had elements of urban fantasy but was set on an island. And it was kind of a thriller, but also a mystery.… Read the post
September 13th, 2019
11 Greatest Hits from Our Hosts
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Craft | Inspiration
Remember when we used to buy a whole album of music from an artist? If you don't remember, just roll with me anyway. (And stop making me feel so old!)
Quite a few of my albums—both vinyl and CD—are collections of most popular or beloved songs; that is, the artist's Greatest Hits.… Read the post
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