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The Decline of Creativity: What Happened to Our Creative Mojo?

Guest Blogger — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:46:00 +0000

Explore the decline of creativity, why we've lost our creative spark, and how rediscovering creative pursuits can bring more joy into our lives.

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Author Marketing Burnout: My Shouldshank Redemption

Guest Blogger — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:45:00 +0000

Struggling with author marketing burnout? Break free from the shoulds and rediscover your love of writing. Find out how Diana Stout got past hers.

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Self-Publishing Tools: Your Publishing Pipeline

Guest Blogger — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:33:00 +0000

Explore essential self-publishing tools, from writing and formatting to designing and publishing your book. Read to learn what your options are.

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Author Blind Spots: The Gaps You Can't See

Jenn Windrow — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0000

You know your characters and their world inside and out, but how much makes it onto the page? Discover how author blind spots confuse readers and learn to catch them before they weaken your story.

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The Best Plot Twists Surprise the Author First

Guest Blogger — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:32:00 +0000

Some of the best plot twists aren't planned at all. They're discovered while writing. Patrick Tylee explains why being surprised by your own story can lead to unforgettable novels.

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5 Ways to Engage All 5 Senses Without Overwhelming Readers

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Don’t make your readers pine for more sensory details or drown in too many. Learn strategic sensory integration and hit the sweet spot in your writing.

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Emotional Awareness Is Your Most Powerful Writing Tool

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:10:00 +0000

Knowing what you feel, the best emotion words to use, and the ability to be vulnerable, can turn your emotions into a writing superpower.

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Let Your Writing Magic Flow

Guest Blogger — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:04:00 +0000

Is writer's block really writer's block or are you not allowing the magic to flow into our writing?

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Complete Guide to Revising Your Novel: Part THREE—Analysis

Lynette Burrows — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

The third (and final part) of this in-depth look at how to revise your novel, helps you analyze your characters, setting, plot and pace of your story.

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The Paradox of Writing

Guest Blogger — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:02:00 +0000

James Preston shows us how writing is like light, capable of holding two different truths, walking multiple opposing paths, at the same time.

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