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Stuck in Revision Purgatory: 5 Steps to Get Your Novel Rolling Again

You've finished that marathon draft of your work in progress. Now comes the editing slog. You know the areas that need work, but staring at the document flummoxes you. Overthinking sets in. Resistance creeps up. Suddenly, that whole passionate work of possibility seems...impossible. Get out of revision purgatory with these 5 editing tips.

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My 6 favorite writing craft books for fiction and nonfiction authors 📚

Everywhere, it seems like someone is telling you how to write better/faster/more. In a crowded marketplace, how do you know which craft book is the one you need? IMO, it’s the one that is going to solve your particular writing problem. I've rounded up 6 of my favorite craft books and who I think they’re helpful for.

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5 Things The Artist’s Way Taught Me About Writing

Working through the exercises and keeping “artist’s dates” with myself gave me a rope ladder to pull myself back up and invest in my creativity while also helping me nurture myself during what was otherwise an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden year.

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