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Writing tips, advice and funnies. It’s writing, but honest.

The Greatest Writers Know How to Die

The Greatest Writers Know How to Die

Bleeding has nothing to do with it. The best writers know death is the path to greatness.
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E.B. Johnson
Nov 7
Forget ChatGPT. If You’re a Writer You Should be Using Jasper AI.

Forget ChatGPT. If You’re a Writer You Should be Using Jasper AI.

It’s the best tool out there to help you keep your writing hustle growing strong.
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E.B. Johnson
Jun 3
My Medium Article Went Viral on TikTok. It Made Me Realize Something Important…

My Medium Article Went Viral on TikTok. It Made Me Realize Somethin...

Is your writing capable of bridging the gaps? Take these lessons to heart if you want to improve your writing and content creation…
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E.B. Johnson
Aug 7
Creative Integrity and Writing Better Self-Help for Your Personal Brand

Creative Integrity and Writing Better Self-Help for Your Personal B...

Are you building your personal development brand? Here’s how to do it without causing harm to your readers.
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E.B. Johnson
Nov 4
Writing Realistic Inspirational Content Is the Way Forward

Writing Realistic Inspirational Content Is the Way Forward

Or: Why you should write inspirational content that acknowledges the real world.
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E.B. Johnson
Nov 26
If You Want to Be a Better Writer Learn to Change with the Times

If You Want to Be a Better Writer Learn to Change with the Times

Reaching your idea of success as a writer is a direct reflection of your ability to stay relevant in your craft.
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E.B. Johnson
Nov 17
Should We Write Stories That Readers Want? Or Stories Readers Need?

Should We Write Stories That Readers Want? Or Stories Readers Need?

To be the best writer you can be, you have to write stories that reach your readers where it matters most.
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E.B. Johnson
Nov 14
If You Want Your Favorite Writers to Survive, Clap More Than Once

If You Want Your Favorite Writers to Survive, Clap More Than Once

At this point, clapping once for a story that moved you is like spitting in your favorite writer’s face and throwing a bent penny at them.
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E.B. Johnson
Aug 19
Stream of Consciousness #1: Narcissism or Narrative

Stream of Consciousness #1: Narcissism or Narrative

No edits. No redos. This is my mind as it works, in real time. Exposing my truth and my demons one piece at a time.
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E.B. Johnson
Jan 31, 2022
If You Want to Level Up Your Writing Game Use These 6 Tools

If You Want to Level Up Your Writing Game Use These 6 Tools

I never publish an article without using these 6 tools. And you shouldn’t either.
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E.B. Johnson
Jan 17, 2022
It’s time for a renaissance in historical fiction

It’s time for a renaissance in historical fiction

We’re smack in the middle of a social revolution, and it’s time for historical fiction to reflect that journey.
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E.B. Johnson
Jul 19, 2020
Get over your reading slump with these tips from the literary pros

Get over your reading slump with these tips from the literary pros

Found yourself a reading rut? Pick up the book and get past your reading block with these simple tips from the literary pros.
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E.B. Johnson
Aug 26, 2019
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