Friday, January 3, 2014
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The Week in Writing: My Favorite Posts & Tips 1/3/14

If you want to become a better writer, you have to write. But you also have to read. One of the things I love to read about is the craft of writing — advice, tips, and techniques from other writers. Take a look at what I was reading this week & a few other things […]

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

My New Year's Un-Resolutions for 2014

New Year’s is a time of resolutions. In an effort to put less pressure on myself, I present you with my un-resolutions. 1. Celebrate Small Achievements I’m always the first one to celebrate when the first ARC of one of my books arrives at my house, or if I get a great trade review (and […]

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
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Poll: What Are Your Top 3 New Year's Resolutions?

I want to know what you think. What are your top 3 New Year’s resolutions? What Are Your Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions? (polls) If your resolution isn’t on the list, let me know what it is in the comments. Make sure to check back soon to see my New Year’s unresolutions for 2014.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

13.5 Things That Will Change Your Writing

1. Writing is not a gift from the gods. It’s hard work. Like anything else, if you don’t believe you can be a writer (a great writer, a published writer, a person who earns a living as a writer), you won’t be one. After teaching for 17 years, there is one thing I can promise you: […]

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Top 13.5 Tools for Writing & Editing of 2013

Check out my favorite tools of 2013 that made writing & editing easier or more fun for me this year. Note: Superstition dictates that I can’t have a list of 13 items, so mine will include 13.5. 1. Scrivener When I started writing UNBREAKABLE, I converted to Scrivener. I love how it allows me to break […]

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