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February 19, 2020

Fake It ‘Til You Make It: Why Plotting Stories is a Lie

“The plot is more what you’d call guidelines than actual rules.”

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February 12, 2020

Table For One: Writing For Yourself

that moment when you realize that your ideal reader is actually you.

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January 18, 2020

Writing Lessons From The Tale of Despereaux

when times are terrible, soup is the answer!

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October 29, 2019

My Biggest Writing Fears (And How to Kick ‘Em)

constructive criticism? ah! scary!

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