Susan Watts | Writers In The Storm

Why Emotional Scenes Still Feel Flat

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +0000

It's not about how much emotion is in a scene, it's about how it changes across the scene itself. Do your characters change? Susan can help you with them.

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Heroine’s Journey vs Interiority: What Writers Need to Know

Guest Blogger — Wed, 13 May 2026 08:10:00 +0000

What is the difference between the Heroine's Journey and interiority? Here's a detailed and easy to understand explanation.

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The Hero’s Journey & Heroine’s Journey: Stories Need Both

Guest Blogger — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:49:00 +0000

In the Hero’s Journey characters confront the world. For the Heroine’s Journey they come to understand themselves. Susan Watts shows us how they work together.

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Play Isn't the Opposite of Discipline

Guest Blogger — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0000

If you pride yourself on showing up when you do not feel inspired, play can feel like a retreat from seriousness. But play is not the opposite of discipline.

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The Amazon A11 Algorithm: Fact, Fiction

Guest Blogger — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0000

A11 is not a publishing algorithm designed to evaluate art, but a retail algorithm to evaluate buying behavior which shapes everything that follows.

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The Writer’s Stance

Guest Blogger — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:25:00 +0000

Poor body position can drain energy, cloud focus, and shorten your creative sessions. The mind may write the words, but the body carries the process.

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The Crucial Role of Self-Confidence in Creativity

Guest Blogger — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

When we have self-confidence, we believe in our own capability, competence, and value to others. Self-confidence carries over into our creative pursuits.

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Utilizing the Home Office Deduction for Authors

Guest Blogger — Fri, 24 May 2024 08:56:00 +0000

What are the actual rules to deduct the use of a home office on their taxes? Susan Watts, CPA, simplifies this for authors.

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Guardians of Creativity: Writing Safely in Public Spaces

Guest Blogger — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:51:00 +0000

Writing in public places offers a blend of inspiration and challenges. Susan Watts, author and martial arts instructor, shares ways to write safely in public.

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