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• 3 Things To Try When Marketing Is Overwhelming
  September was a heavy marketing month for me. With my debut having gone out in the summer and the hardcover coming up in November, I felt the press of time to DO SOMETHING. And so I did. I learned how to use Tiktok, watched tutorials on how to use Canva, sent out innumerable social media blasts, ran a half dozen ad campaigns and more. By the end of it, I was exhausted and feeling pretty ...
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More Write or Die Advice:

• Six Simple Things I Tried To Get Over Writer Burnout
  Have you ever experienced writer burnout? Here are some simple things I tried to help me get over mine.
• 3 Things To Try When Marketing Is Overwhelming
  Marketing is tricky for writers and authors. If you feel overwhelmed, here are some things you can try.
• Four Important Things I Learned At A Writers Conference
  Here are the top four things I learned at a writers conference for the NC Writer’s Network.
• How To Summarize Your Story In Multiple Forms
  Not 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 Head
  Have 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.
• 3 Reasons Why Starting A First Draft Is Hard
  Have you ever struggled with putting your thoughts on paper? Here are my three reasons why starting a first draft is hard.
• How To Keep Up With Agent Queries
  My Write Or Die Advice on how to keep up with agent queries. Includes a sample spreadsheet!
• 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 Development
  Thinking 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 Development
  Explore character development in the second installment of the Crafting a Short Story series.
• Crafting A Short Story: Piecing it all Together, Pt 1
  In 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 2
  In 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 Edits
  Ready 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 Editing
  In 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: Polishing
  Join 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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