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If there’s one question you can expect to pop up in every writing group—big, small, new, or old—it’s something to the effect of,…
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This blog post was suggested to us by Kelley! If you want to suggest blog posts, you absolutely can by joining our Mighty…
How to Actually Learn Story Structure Once and For All
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Some people can write really, really fast. I will be the first to tell you that I am not one of those people.…
A More Exhaustive Case for Writing Flash Fiction Right Now
If you know me well, you already know this story. I cut my publishing teeth by writing flash fiction. My first publishable piece…
Three Tips for Writing Strong Scenes I Learned from Amy Christine Parker
There is much ado about character development and outlining (or lack thereof) in the world of writing advice. So much so that, for…
Racquel’s Favorite Writing Craft Books (Ongoing)
I don’t know about you, but I love a good craft book. To be honest, give me ALL the craft books! If you…
How to Binge Write Your Novel by Kerry Evelyn
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