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NaNoWriMo is an exciting time for authors, especially writers who are starting out or trying to get back into the swing of a project. Many use NaNoWriMo as a fun and engaging way to write as much as they can and not obsess over their WIP until next November. …

An Intermittent Series on Writing and Writers Lidia Yuknavitch is the author of six books. Her works range from a groundbreaking memoir, The Chronology of Water —currently optioned for film by the actress Kristen Stewart — to short stories and empowering, inspirational texts like The Misfit’s Manifesto, on the role…

Being raw and blunt in your writing are two different things but are achievable approaches. To write well means you must write the truth in such a way that resonates and sticks with readers long after they consume your last written word. The hardest part of creating content is knowing…

Every writer has the nasty habit of being overly self-critical, while they do find it helpful sometimes, it is also dangerous as it would pull them down if care is not taken. Developing oneself as a writer goes a long way beyond being better at your word usage and structure…

It’s difficult to stay inspired with ideas for topics twenty-four-seven, but it doesn’t have to set you back. It’s easy, though, to put loads of pressure on yourself to keep publishing content and then eventually run out of gas. Every writer has been in this place and has felt this…