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A Guide to Journaling for Writers – by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward: The world of journaling is fascinating and expansive. There are people who make their own notebooks and fill them with stunning artwork and gorgeous lettering. Others spend months writing in a journal and then burn it when…
Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Comedy Guest Spot - Shopping and Influencers smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/s...
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Check: Is Your Character TRULY the Protagonist? – by September Fawkes…
Many writers have a vague understanding of what a protagonist actually is, and the misconceptions in the writing community haven't helped. Learn what truly makes a character a protagonist (and what doesn't). Recently, I was…
Are You Writing Effective Sentences? – by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward: Nothing ruins a great piece of writing like weak words and poorly structured sentences. We’ve all been there. You’re working through your first draft or perhaps making your way through revisions. The scene plays out in…
A word for the Ladies – Men are just little boys at heart – cartoon…
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Before You Say Yes: What Writers Need to Know About Anthology Offers – by Matty Dalrymple and Mark Leslie Lefebvre…
on Jane Friedman site: Anthologies—groupings of works from different authors—are one of the most powerful tools that a short fiction author has to pursue both income and reader…
How I Secured a Big Five Publishing Deal with Almost No Social Media Platform – by Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd…
on Jane Friedman site: The fairy tale Once upon a time (on May 30, 2024) I sent the email that would change my life, “Dear Editor, please find attached my book proposal.” In late June the…
Wednesday Ponderating & #ThursdayDoors — Elegance That Was teagansbooks.com/2025/11/12/w...
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Make Good Knots: How Learning to Knit Saved My Novel – by R.L. Maizes…
on Jane Friedman site: A writer will say their book is on submission when what they mean is their tender heart is being served on a bed of hope to the publishing industry. My own novel had been on submission for nine months…
Shhh! 3 Things Silent Movies Can Teach us About Storytelling – By Janice Hardy…
on Fiction University: You can learn a lot from the classics. My husband and I are big silent movie fans (well, fans of movies in general, really). But it's especially interesting to watch movies that are 90 to 100…
It’s hard to engage with a character who isn’t trying – by Nathan Bransford…
Your protagonist doesn’t need to be powerful. They don’t need to save the world. They don’t need to be smart or clever or determined or any other personality trait under the sun. They do need to try to get what they want.…
Editing Tips for Writers – by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward: If you’re the token writer at your office, among your friends, or in your family, then you’re probably asked on a regular basis to edit, review, or proofread written documents. Academic essays, business letters, and resumes will…
Daily Dose of Inspiration for the Week Ahead teagansbooks.com/2025/11/08/d...
08.11.2025 21:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Smorgasbord Funnies 2025 - Open Mic Night with author Daniel Kemp -Staggering and Facebook Groups smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/s...
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10 Good Grammar Resources – by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward: There’s good grammar and bad grammar, proper grammar and poor grammar. Some writers have fun with grammar and for others, grammar’s a bore. But in order to communicate effectively and for our writing to be professional (and…
6 Ways to Create Amazing Character Chemistry – by Becca Puglisi…
on Writers Helping Writers: I’ve been thinking a lot recently about character chemistry—that spark, bond, or shared connection we often associate with strong and compelling romantic relationships. But chemistry shouldn’t be limited…
5 Ways to Keep the Story Moving Between the Big Moments – by K.M. Weiland…
On Helping Writers become Authors: Many writers discover that connecting the plot points of a story is far harder than identifying them. It’s easy enough to name the big turning points on a beat sheet, but when you sit down…
What’s My Motivation? Secondary Characters Should Want Something, too – by Anne R Allen…
The phrase “what’s my motivation” is a joke in the theater world. I remember rehearsing for a production of Alice in Wonderland when the actor playing the (very minor) role of the Cook, when told to cross the…
Whatnot Wednesday Libraries: #CFFC, Writing, #ThursdayDoors teagansbooks.com/2025/11/05/w...
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Prologues That Work and Why – by Maryka Biaggio…
on Jane Friedman site: Many authors and industry professionals have cautioned writers against using prologues, perhaps because they’ve seen them done poorly—as information dumps, meandering attempts to provide background, or vehicles to show off…
The Question You Should Ask for Every Scene – By Janice Hardy…
on Fiction University: If you can’t explain why a scene exists, you probably shouldn’t write it Writers ask a lot of questions while drafting a novel—who are the characters, how does the worldbuilding work, what are the goals,…
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published johnwhowell.com/2025/11/03/t...
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Creative Writing Prompts for Music Lovers – by Melissa Donovan…
on Writing Forward: Today’s post features a selection of prompts from my book 1200 Creative Writing Prompts. Enjoy! At some point in their lives, all artistic people run into creative walls. Writers lose inspiration so frequently,…
What Really Keeps An ADHD Writer Coming Back to the Desk? Hint- It’s Not Routine – Kirsten Donaghey…
on Writers Helping Writers: As an ADHD Coach who works with a lot of writers, one of the most common questions I get from clients is: How can I be consistent with my writing? I have been there…
