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- 4 Effective Time Management Tips for WritersThe year 2023 has come to a close, and many of us have set goals, resolutions, or lofty aspirations for 2024. But before you jump in head first, I’d like to make a suggestion. If you’re a writer, and if you’re reading this you probably are, it’s important to take time to assess the previous year, make some adjustments, and (heaven forbid!) rest. I’ve been at this for a while now, and though everyone’s system ...CONTINUE
More Write or Die Advice:
- How To Keep Up With Agent QueriesMy Write Or Die Advice on how to keep up with agent queries. Includes a sample spreadsheet!
- 7 Steps To Help You Edit Your First DraftA few tips to help you get started as you edit your first draft.
- 3 Reasons Why Starting A First Draft Is HardHave you ever struggled with putting your thoughts on paper? Here are my three reasons why starting a first draft is hard.
- My Top 3 Self-Sabotaging Habits As A WriterEver found yourself in a writing spiral? I have. Here are my top 3 self-sabotaging habits as a writer (And how I work through them).
- Six Simple Things I Tried To Get Over Writer BurnoutHave you ever experienced writer burnout? Here are some simple things I tried to help me get over mine.
- How To Summarize Your Story In Multiple FormsNot sure how to summarize your story? Read on for my Write or Die advice on how to summarize your story in multiple forms.
- Getting Your Story Out Of Your HeadHave a story idea, but don’t know where to start? Here’s my Write or Die Advice on getting your story out of your head.
- How To Ask For Feedback (And How To Sift Through It)My Write Or Die Advice on how to ask for feedback and how to sift through it.
Crafting A Short Story Series
- Crafting A Short Story: Plot DevelopmentThinking of writing a short story? Let me help you get started. Learn more about plot development in my Crafting A Short Story Series.
- Crafting A Short Story: Character DevelopmentExplore character development in the second installment of the Crafting a Short Story series.
- Crafting A Short Story: Piecing it all Together, Pt 1In this installment of the Crafting A Short Story series, I begin piecing together the character and plot to create a first draft.
- Crafting A Short Story: Piecing it all Together, Pt 2In this installment in the Crafting A Short Story series, we’re finishing up our first draft. It will be messy, but that’s what editing is for.
- Crafting A Short Story: Big Picture EditsReady to start editing your short story? It’ll take a few rounds to get it just right. Join me in the Crafting a Short Story series for big picture edits.
- Crafting A Short Story: Crafty EditingIn this part of the Crafting A Short Story series, we take a deep dive into 7 elements you want to focus on as you revise your short story.
- Crafting A Short Story: PolishingJoin me for the final installment of the Crafting A Short Story series, and learn how to spruce up your final draft.
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