Tips for Writers

The Blank Page Holds No Fear For A Brave Writer – From the Just Publishing Advice Blog

Every writer confronts the dreaded blank page It is white, stark and for many writers and authors, downright intimidating. Whether it is a fresh sheet of paper or a blank word processor template with its infuriating little flashing cursor, it is the same. You have nothing in front of your eyes except emptiness. The blank […]

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Productivity Secrets: Bullet Journals and Planning — Guest: L. Penelope – From Jami Gold’s Blog

I don’t know a single person who isn’t so busy that they struggle to get everything done. So I love hearing about different productivity methods and tips. When I saw L. Penelope talking on Instagram about how she uses bullet journals to increase her productivity, I knew I had to bring her here. I’ve heard

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Using the KISS Method in Your Writing

I remember 9th grade English. This was the year where my high school began to concentrate on expanding the vocabulary of students. I remember the vocabulary workbooks where we had to focus on the spelling, definitions and usage of words. We were encouraged to use these newly learned words in our daily conversation and, especially,

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Creating Compelling Cadence: Small Changes, Big Impact – From the Writers in the Storm Blog

Margie Lawson Cadence counts. Truly counts. You probably know you should read your work out loud. But do you? And do you read it out loud with feeling? Most writers don’t take the time to read their WIP out loud until they’re on a final draft. Aack! By then they’ve read most scenes at least

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10 Practical Tips for Authors: Building a Writing Life That Lasts

Writing a book is a remarkable achievement. Building a writing life that lasts? That’s something different entirely. Over the years, I’ve learned that success as an author isn’t about a single breakthrough moment. It’s about consistency, growth, and a willingness to keep showing up—on the page and off. Whether you’re just starting out or several

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What Traveling to Italy Taught Me About Writing… and My Suitcase

Writers are observers. We notice things. We collect details. We quietly file away moments that might someday become scenes, characters, or entire novels. What I didn’t realize when I packed my suitcase for a 2018 trip to Italy with the St. Mary’s of the Lake choir from Skaneateles, New York… was that I was also

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Five Ways to Turn Real-Life Travel into Powerful Fiction

Writers are often told to “write what you know.” But what if what you know isn’t a job, a place you’ve lived your whole life, or a familiar routine? What if what you know is a journey? My latest novel, Frank Abroad, grew out of a trip my family and I took to Italy in

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