“Just be yourself” is probably the worst advice we could ever receive or give a person. Few of us actually know who we really are. And yet, if we can acquire this art of self-awareness, everything changes. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you
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by Lisa Hall-Wilson Many people take my deep point of view master classes because they’re looking to create an emotional gut punch for readers. They want readers to feel like they’re IN the story, in real time, and digging deep emotionally is the powerhouse tool of deep point of view. Many writers have heard of
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Are you tired of trying to draft a 1,000-word article, only to find your first draft clocks in at 3,000 words? Then it’s time to gain some new writing skills and learn how to write to length. A reader recently asked me if I had a resource on how to hit your word count, and
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Do you want to blog better, faster and with more fun? I’ve collected 15 killer tips from successful bloggers. These tips are from some of my favorite bloggers! I’m sure they’ll inspire you. Make sure you scroll down to see the fascinating infographic about how to create a blog post! Leave a car sitting idle
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Sometimes getting your writing into readers’ hands can seem like a long, arduous process. You might feel lost. You might feel like the “gatekeepers” in the publishing industry are out to get you, hate your work, or are just plain mean. In today’s interview, we’re talking with Iseult Murphy about her writing journey, her decision
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The protagonist’s transformational journey is highlighted in countless stories, whether novels, movies, or plays. If you take time to examine some of your favorite stories, you should be able to identify key scenes or moments in which this transformation gradually takes place. It’s the events that transpire that erode the persona and emphasize to the
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The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most beloved series in the history of literature. It also has a glaring plot problem. (Quick spoiler alert for anyone who somehow hasn’t read these books yet!) There are eagles in The Lord of the Rings, though they aren’t the kind one finds at the
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Everything ends eventually. How you do it is what counts. Learning the art of ending things well can mean the difference between staying stuck in a rut and living life fully alive. Listen to the audio version of this essay here: Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Recently
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by Fae Rowen Because I’ve got the October 2 blog date, I get to say Happy Birthday to my mother here. Happy Birthday, Mom! Thanks for indulging me. And for finding today’s target word twice in the first sentence. “Get” and it’s multi-tense derivative “got” could be nominated for one of the words everyone, not
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