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Ink & Tears

By highlighting the school-of-hard-knocks writing lessons we’ve learned with personal experiences and data-driven, no-fluff advice we improve our writing craft. Laugh, or cry — but leave it all on the page.

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  • Authorial Grief — My Biggest Challenge For Completing A Series

    Authorial Grief — My Biggest Challenge For Completing A Series

    When a story comes to an end
    Go to the profile of Binky Ink Writing
    Binky Ink Writing
    Mar 3
    The Best Gift For Writers That I Received!

    The Best Gift For Writers That I Received!

    A Response to Scott Lamb’s Post
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Jan 3
    I Got Detention For Writing A Suicide Scene

    I Got Detention For Writing A Suicide Scene

    And How That’s Impacted My Writing Since
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Nov 18, 2024
    My Best Selling Book Is My Worst Reviewed Book!

    My Best Selling Book Is My Worst Reviewed Book!

    Just goes to show reviews aren’t everything.
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Nov 13, 2024
    Have I Misunderstood All This Stuff From The Start?

    Have I Misunderstood All This Stuff From The Start?

    Am I teetering on a precipice or already trapped deep in an inescapable pit of writers’ woe?
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    Aurelia Bliss
    Nov 3, 2024
    Should Medium Consider Banning AI Art?

    Should Medium Consider Banning AI Art?

    An occasional thief has questions
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    Charles Bastille
    Sep 18, 2024
    Is AI the New Enemy of Skilled Writers?

    Is AI the New Enemy of Skilled Writers?

    Real writers are under attack — and it’s not by AI
    Go to the profile of Tan Rosado🤍
    Tan Rosado🤍
    Sep 9, 2024
    What Makes Fiction Writers Experts on Medium?

    What Makes Fiction Writers Experts on Medium?

    An Essay Response to Medium’s Newsletter
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Sep 6, 2024
    Should You Hire A Pro Editor For Your Book? It Depends.

    Should You Hire A Pro Editor For Your Book? It Depends.

    Book Publishing Tips for Writers
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Aug 9, 2024
    Pause to Increase Understanding

    Pause to Increase Understanding

    Use commas to allow readers to breathe, contemplate and then continue
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    Brenda Mahler
    Jul 8, 2024
    Hey Frustrated Writer, Other Writers Secretly Want You To Quit

    Hey Frustrated Writer, Other Writers Secretly Want You To Quit

    They win when you choose to lose
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    Alexander J. Porter
    Jul 8, 2024
    Words I Use That Make Me Hate Myself

    Words I Use That Make Me Hate Myself

    10x. Content. Solopreneur. So many horrible terms, so little time.
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    Steven Toews, JD, MBA
    Jul 6, 2024
    I Am the Source Code

    I Am the Source Code

    If there ever was an alternate reality karaoke, it’s this one
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    Aurelia Bliss
    Jul 1, 2024
    Destiny Disrupted — Writing Stories That Defy Expectations

    Destiny Disrupted — Writing Stories That Defy Expectations

    Don’t get stuck in the expectations
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    Mindy Tarquini
    Jun 30, 2024
    How My Writing Process Has Evolved Over the Years and What I’m Doing Now

    How My Writing Process Has Evolved Over the Years and What I’m Doing Now

    Changing my process is helping me reach my writing goals.
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    Nicole Kay
    Jun 21, 2024
    When Someone Gets Satisfied By Nostalgia

    When Someone Gets Satisfied By Nostalgia

    Taking a break can lead to a fracture
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    Aurelia Bliss
    Jun 20, 2024
    Why This Hoity-Toity Academic Likes Quick, Vibrant, and Relatable Writing

    Why This Hoity-Toity Academic Likes Quick, Vibrant, and Relatable Writing

    My unusual reading taste really challenges the stereotypes
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    Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
    Jun 14, 2024
    Hey Writer (Yeah, You) You’re Not Being Authentic, and It Shows

    Hey Writer (Yeah, You) You’re Not Being Authentic, and It Shows

    You’re hiding the best bits of you, and it’s time to open up
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    Alexander J. Porter
    Jun 6, 2024
    Artist or Stock Images — What’s Best for Your Book Cover?

    Artist or Stock Images — What’s Best for Your Book Cover?

    Detailed Guide for Your Next Published Book
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    Binky Ink Writing
    Jun 4, 2024
    A Trick for Reducing Friction When Writing Articles

    A Trick for Reducing Friction When Writing Articles

    Keeping the momentum of ideas going
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    Andre Begin
    May 25, 2024
    Your Heart Will Tell You What to Write Next

    Your Heart Will Tell You What to Write Next

    Only the heart knows what you are supposed to write
    Go to the profile of Nicole Kay
    Nicole Kay
    May 16, 2024
    5 Dumb Things Smart People Say Way Too Often

    5 Dumb Things Smart People Say Way Too Often

    These are the phrases that will get you excessive side-eye
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    Steven Toews, JD, MBA
    May 13, 2024
    Follow These Steps to Write Similes

    Follow These Steps to Write Similes

    Engaging readers with the magic of words
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    Brenda Mahler
    May 9, 2024
    This Is What I Do When I’m Feeling Bored of My Writing

    This Is What I Do When I’m Feeling Bored of My Writing

    It’s normal to feel bored with your writing — here’s what you need to do to beat this feeling
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    Nicole Kay
    May 7, 2024
    What You Can Do When You’re Not in the “Write” Mood

    What You Can Do When You’re Not in the “Write” Mood

    Matching writing activities to your headspace
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    Andre Begin
    Apr 22, 2024
    There Will No Longer Be Chocolate Cake At Every Meal

    There Will No Longer Be Chocolate Cake At Every Meal

    Erma has left the building
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    Kris Downey
    Apr 19, 2024
    This One Trick Always Fills My Empty InkWell

    This One Trick Always Fills My Empty InkWell

    Do we need to be blocked up to overcome this roadblock?
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    Murphy's Law
    Apr 18, 2024
    Your Best Performing Articles Aren’t Always the Ones That Make You Proud

    Your Best Performing Articles Aren’t Always the Ones That Make You Proud

    This might come as a surprise
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    Nicole Kay
    Apr 17, 2024
    Grammarly Is Trying To Turn Us All Into AI Bots

    Grammarly Is Trying To Turn Us All Into AI Bots

    Overreliance on the tool can ruin your writing as much as bad grammar
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    Charles Bastille
    Apr 10, 2024
    My Ground Rules for Writing Inspiring or Funny Content

    My Ground Rules for Writing Inspiring or Funny Content

    Some might gasp, thinking that this is absolutely unthinkable
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    Andre Begin
    Apr 7, 2024
    How I Checked Myself Into Writing Rehab

    How I Checked Myself Into Writing Rehab

    Check yourself before you wreck yourself, word
    Go to the profile of Robin Wilding 💎
    Robin Wilding 💎
    Apr 7, 2024
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