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Halfway Through NaNoWriMo: Here’s How to Power Through
Oh, we’re halfway there and living on a prayer! It’s the middle of November and we are almost halfway through NaNoWriMo. At this point, you are probably falling into one of two groups. Those who are in a good place and still chugging along or those who are behind and trying their best to keep up. Normally, I see the cursor blinking and the word count growing, but not as quickly as I would like, and find myself losing interest. My ideas are drying up and motivation is waning. At this point, I find myself getting creative to achieve my writing goals. Just in case you are finding yourself in…
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Unlock Your Writing Potential: Plotter, Pantser, or Plantser?
Discover whether you're a Plotter, Pantser, or Plantser! Learn about the different writing styles, their benefits, and how famous authors approach storytelling. Find the method that suits your creativity best.
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Cover Love: Top 5 Stunning Book Covers on My TBR
I have become a book dragon. My TBR has reached the point where I haven’t attempted to read anything, but I still keep buying more books. It has quite literally turned into a small hoard. Whenever I see a pretty cover, I need to buy it. I HAVE to add it to my collection. So, in honor of all other book dragons out there, here are the five covers that I feel are the prettiest in my TBR hoard, in no particular order. 1) Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Summary: In 1930s Shanghai, a pair of spies is masquerading as a married couple attempting to solve a series of…
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16 Motivational Quotes for Authors Ready to Soar
The self-doubt and inner critic is strong in me. In those moments, I turn to the words of others to keep me going. Here are sixteen of my favorite quotes. Taking the Plunge: One of the hardest things in the world is beginning. When fear starts to creep back in, I turn to these words of wisdom. I am convinced fear is at the root of most bad writing Stephen King Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. George Addair The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing Walt Disney Craft: There is a lot that goes into writing a novel.…
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Tropes Showdown: The Ultimate Countdown of 7 Fan-Favorite Narrative Devices
Delve into the world of literary tropes with this week's discussion, where I share my favorite recurring themes. From the clichéd "Back to My Small-Town Trope" to the cringe-worthy "Insta-Love," I rank and dissect common story elements.
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Bookish Countdown: Join Me On An Exciting Journey To Look At The Top 5 Books On My TBR In 2024
Struggling to meet reading goals, with a towering TBR I share my excitement about five distinct books I want to read in 2024. These include a blend of genres from mystery and historical fiction to fantasy, each with unique storylines spanning magical inheritances, historical intrigue, and emotional quests.
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Is the Term ‘Resolution’ Strong Enough?
We are about a month into 2024, and I have been thinking a lot about my resolutions andresolutions as a whole. Since we were young, we have been taught that every time a new yearrolls around, we must set a lofty resolution to accomplish in the upcoming year. Most of which weforget about by March. While this tradition has its place, I feel like we can tweak the practice tofit our lives better and lead to better success overall. Firstly, let’s address the actual definition of ‘resolution’. The dictionary defines it as: 1. The act of resolving or determining upon an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc. 2. A resolve:…
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How I Found the Beauty of Beginning
I have always been a perfectionist. That doesn’t make me different or unique. If anything, that makes me completely average. Many people, especially young women, wear perfectionism as a badge of honor. As I get older, I feel my perfectionism holding me back from a new beginning and dreams I want to accomplish. Whether this is from me caring too much about what everyone else thinks or being afraid to try something because I might be bad at it, I spend so much of my life on the sidelines watching people do what I wish I could do, avoiding a new beginning. I have always loved stories. I was an…
