Writing like a Boss
Writing like a Boss is a blog that I’ve developed since 2015 with writers in mind at every step of the way.
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Why it’s Important for Writers to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Write down your goals. Put it on a Post-It Note. Make it your wallpaper. Tape it to your bathroom mirror. Motivation is key to making your resolutions reality. And you can be your own biggest cheerleader! Make sure your goals inspire you every single day, because that inspiration can propel you a long way.
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Dear NaNoWriMo Loser:
Writing is deep work, and it’s hard. Experienced writers struggle. I struggle. That perfect #amwriting Instagram account struggles. It’s not just you. You aren’t alone.
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Alternatives to Writing the NaNoWriMo 50K
For some writers, NaNoWriMo just isn’t as doable as it is for others. And whatever the reason, have no fear! Here are 4 alternatives to the daunting 50K.
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3 Basic Author Platform Mistakes That May be Costing You Followers
Author platforms can help secure your readership before you publish, regardless of whether you intend to pursue traditional or indie publishing. I narrowed this post down to 3 simple points, because these are the reasons I unfollow people. And having people unfollow you, obviously, is not what you want.
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6 Things I Want New Writers to Know
You felt the need to write. You had an idea that just had to come out. And you went for it. That takes real courage. Writing is a scary adventure, but you jumped right in anyway. You’re amazing.
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50 Deep Questions for Getting to Know Your Characters
You can have the plot of a NY Times bestseller and prose of an 18th century poet, but without good characters, none of that matters. Which is why I’ve made this list!
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10 Ways to Stay Motivated During NaNoWriMo
A while back, I asked for suggestions on Instagram for a new NaNo post. Overall, I saw four main themes in the DMs I quickly received: keeping motivated, keeping focused, avoiding burnout, and writing snacks (which is most important, obviously). So, with November fast-approaching, here are my 10 best tips for absolutely slaying those 50K words.
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Well, That Didn’t go as Planned: Confessions of a Writer Who Doesn’t Know What She’s Doing
I literally just wrote a few weeks ago how my book is “wrapping up” and “almost done” and “final editing” blah blah blah. What happened?! I was so sure of myself! I had such a great plan laid out. It was gonna be perfect! Here’s the thing, though: sometimes – most times – my own…
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Writing a Prologue Your Reader Won’t Skip
Fun fact: writers love writing prologues. But readers hate having to read them! So what are you, a writer who loves prologues, going to do? Most advice you’ll find will tell you to avoid them at all costs. But there are better solutions, writers! Which is why I’ve written down my top 4 tips &…
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How to OWN Camp NaNoWriMo & Set Yourself up for Success
But how can we ensure we do well at Camp? What steps can we take to help us meet our goal? That’s what we’ll talk about today!
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