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Writing: A Room of Mischievous Interns

Sarah (Sally) Hamer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0000

Ever feel like you're in an out-of-control meeting when writing? What if you could corral all your thoughts in one creative direction? Try some of these ideas

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Using Real Life in Fiction: 5 Must-Do's (and Two Mistakes)

Guest Blogger — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0000

A writer’s job is not to photocopy reality but to transform it into a story that feels true. A writing veteran offers tips for using real life in our fiction.

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The Burnt Butterscotch Latte: My AI Origin Story

Guest Blogger — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

How a coffee order, a stubborn imagination, and one very persistent partnership with AI built the spine of my entire fantasy world.

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Write What You Know? OR Not?

Guest Blogger — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:09:00 +0000

Should we only write what we know? Then how do we write dragons or fairies? Tari gives us some excellent and funny ideas as to how we can still win.

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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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