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My 6 favorite writing craft books for fiction and nonfiction authors
My 6 favorite writing craft books for fiction and nonfiction authors
Back in May, I recommended the craft book Seven Drafts to my workshop. “I just saw another book like that…Something Drafts?” the instructor…
Lindsey Danis
Dec 20, 2023
Put Your Creative Work First
Put Your Creative Work First
It’s not about finding time, it’s about making time
Lindsey Danis
Apr 27, 2022
Planning Your Pivot by Standing in Your Strengths
Planning Your Pivot by Standing in Your Strengths
A summary of Pivot by Jenny Blake, part 1: Plant.
Lindsey Danis
Mar 29, 2022
What Makes Journals Reject Your Submissions?
What Makes Journals Reject Your Submissions?
Here’s a list of my hard nope’s
Lindsey Danis
Dec 3, 2021
How to find your writers’ community
How to find your writers’ community
I had to look in a lot of places before I found my writing tribe.
Lindsey Danis
Dec 2, 2021
I Brought Back the Work Log
I Brought Back the Work Log
Here’s how it helps me stay the course with big goals.
Lindsey Danis
Aug 4, 2021
How I Deal with Self-Doubt as a Writer
How I Deal with Self-Doubt as a Writer
There are two kinds of doubt. One of them can make you a better writer.
Lindsey Danis
Jun 16, 2021
How to Start Showing Up For Yourself
How to Start Showing Up For Yourself
Putting your work first is a process you’ll have to negotiate again and again.
Lindsey Danis
May 19, 2021
Following up on pitch emails: Here’s how I don’t forget
Following up on pitch emails: Here’s how I don’t forget
I always mean to follow up with editors after I pitch them, but I am really, really bad at it. I’ve heard so many writers recommend…
Lindsey Danis
Apr 15, 2021
3 Ways to Always Have Ideas When You Need Them
3 Ways to Always Have Ideas When You Need Them
and how to know when not to invest your time in free labor
Lindsey Danis
Feb 18, 2021
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