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Writing is Work
Writing is Work

Is writing work? From my experience, it absolutely is but not in the ways you would typically think.

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The Top 3 Worst Writing Tips I've Heard
The Top 3 Worst Writing Tips I've Heard

Writers are good at writing. Sometimes. What they’re bad at is giving advice. Sometimes.  Here are the top 3 worst pieces of advice I’ve heard in my career as a writer so far.

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The Story of How to Survive a Ghost Story
The Story of How to Survive a Ghost Story

The story of how the YA paranormal comedy novel "How to Survive a Ghost Story" was developed from the initial novel inspiration to the self-publishing process.

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Writing Quirks! I have them.
Writing Quirks! I have them.

For as long as I can remember, one of my biggest pet peeves has been people reading over my shoulder while I write. I don’t know where it came from. Maybe my perfectionist nature caused the peeve, knowing fully well that the first draft should never be seen by any eyes aside from my own let alone while I was actually writing said first draft.

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How to Develop the PERFECT Writing Playlist
How to Develop the PERFECT Writing Playlist

Looking to create the perfect writing playlist? Here are some of my tips and tricks on how to develop the perfect soundtrack to your novel so you don't lose the tone or voice of your story.

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Why I Chose to Self-Publish
Why I Chose to Self-Publish

One year ago, my first book How to Survive a Ghost Story was published. One year ago was also when I vowed to never self-publish again because good lord self-publishing is tough.

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