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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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Do Characters have a Nervous System?

Sarah (Sally) Hamer — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:21:00 +0000

Characters have a nervous system. They can react to an outside stimulus, if we allow them to follow their human-like emotions to make them come to life.

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Doubt is a Writer’s Friend, Not a Foe

Guest Blogger — Fri, 08 May 2026 08:20:00 +0000

Is doubt stopping you from writing? Good news from your imagination: doubt is a friend, not a foe. Read on...doubt and imagination are a perfect team.

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Why "The Story Behind Your Story" is So Important

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:46:00 +0000

An author’s core story is the emotional truth behind their work. Here's how to use it intentionally, in a way that keeps readers coming back for more.

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Common Questions Writers Are Asked

Guest Blogger — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Why do you write? A simple question with a complex answer, that opens doorways into a mysterious and creative life. Are you brave enough to step in?

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Writing Goals: Going from "Aaagh!" to "A-ha!"

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Goals and resolutions are so hard to keep. Why? Jenny Hansen offers two ways to look at goals that helps them be far more sustainable.

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New Year, New Words: Writing Resolutions for 2026

Jenn Windrow — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000

As we look towards 2026, the WITS team shares their writing resolutions, and we would love to hear yours too.

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One Word to Guide Your Writing Journey in 2026

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:44:00 +0000

Many writers start the year with intimidating resolutions. We do things differently, choosing ONE word to guide our writing journey. What's your word?

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Busy Writers: When Does “So Much” Become “Too Much?”

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:37:00 +0000

Five grounding strategies to help writers from becoming overwhelmed by the constant juggle between life's priorities and writing priorities.

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