Why I Teach Writing by Emily Winslow

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Why I Teach Writing by Emily Winslow

Today I have a special guest post from author Emily Winslow as part of her WOW! Women on Writing blog tour for Time to Write! Thank you, Emily!

I first started teaching because my kids were about to enter school. I realized that most of my social life and out-of-the-house time were linked with taking the boys to activities, and that was about to disappear. Writing is necessarily a solitary activity, so though I already had a job (meaning book deadlines), I wanted to add something that would put me in the same room with other people sometimes.

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Boost Your Writing with Gamification: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Creativity

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Boost Your Writing with Gamification: Proven Strategies for Increased Productivity and Creativity

In an age where almost every aspect of our lives intersects with technology, gamification—the use of game mechanics in non-game contexts—has seeped into various fields. For authors, the craft of writing may seem far from the digital battlegrounds of games, but it doesn't have to be.

Let’s explore the world of gamifying writing.


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Cultivating Writerly Discipline by Regina Buttner

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Cultivating Writerly Discipline by Regina Buttner

I’m excited to share a special guest post from Regina Buttner, author of the psychological thriller Down a Bad Road.

Any new skill that we set out to learn requires practice and discipline. As an amateur runner who once ran the Chicago Marathon (never mind how long it took me!), I approach my physical conditioning in the same way that I approach the craft of writing.

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Plotter? Pantser? I'm Both by Kathie Giorgio

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Plotter? Pantser? I'm Both by Kathie Giorgio

Today I’m welcoming Kathie Giorgio back to my blog for a special guest post on plotting and pantsing. Take it away, Kathie!

Whenever someone asks me if I’m a plotter or a pantser, a gardener or an architect, I cringe. I hate all of the terms, because it just puts the writer into too neat of a box.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Author

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Author

Have you ever felt like a fraud in your writing career? Do you worry that others will discover that you're not as talented or knowledgeable as they think you are? If so, you're not alone. Many writers struggle with imposter syndrome, a persistent feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt despite evidence of one's accomplishments and abilities.

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Encouraging Others to Write

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Encouraging Others to Write

*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post from Barbara Barth, author of A Wingman for Christmas: A Sweet Water Novella.

I may be a big talker when you get me started, but I’m also a great listener. There is nothing I like better than to hear the stories others share with me. I listen closely then respond with “That would make a great book!” And I’m serious.

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Story as Medicine

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Story as Medicine

*Today I’m excited to share a special guest post by Kate Brenton, ED.M.

Story is timeless medicine for the human spirit, both in the telling and the receiving, even today. Let’s jump to my marketing meeting for the finalization of my first book’s subtitle (I promise this is universally relevant to writers—stick with me), I was talking with an amazing person who had no idea what my book was about, but he was kind, skilled and open-minded. Which was a great combo, because if it made sense to him it would likely make sense to others was my thinking.

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3 Tips for Staying Positive When Your Writing Career Hits a Rough Patch

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3 Tips for Staying Positive When Your Writing Career Hits a Rough Patch

Being a writer can be tough sometimes. Not only do you have to constantly come up with new and interesting ideas, you also have to deal with the inevitable rejections that come with trying to get your work published. And even if you're lucky enough to get a book deal, there's no guarantee your book will be a bestseller. In fact, most books don't sell very well at all.

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