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Productivity, mood management, and battling the demons inside
- Bats, Blood, Skeletons And Fear Of Editing by Daphne Gray-Grant for Publication Coach
- Busting Five Myths Of Writer’s Block by Rochelle Melander for Write Now Coach!
- Video: How To Have The Worst NaNoWriMo Of Your Life by Abbie Emmons for Abbie Emmons
- Video: How To Write Consistently Every Day For NaNoWriMo 2023 by Abbie Emmons for Abbie Emmons
- It Really Is That Simple by Joann Keder for FundsforWriters
- Mastering NaNoWriMo: Expert Strategies From Veterans by Arja Salafranca for Now Novel
- Podcast: NaNoWriMo: How To Win by Valerie Francis for Story Nerd
- Overcoming Writer’s Block by Hilary Linnertz for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
- Pro Tips From A NaNo Coach: How To Write A Novel In 30 Days by Adiba Jaigirdar for National Novel Writing Month
- Sabotage And Self-Sabotage by Steven Pressfield for Steven Pressfield
- Surviving The Long Haul—Writing For Life by Shutta Crum for Florida Writers Association Blog
- The Marathon Of Novel-Writing by Jennifer Kelland Perry for A Writer’s Path
- Use These 5 Wellbeing Routines To Make You More Productive by Ann Gomez for Publication Coach
- What’s Scary For Writers by Elizabeth Spann Craig for Elizabeth Spann Craig
- Write Meow! 4 Writing Tips Cats Teach Us by Megan Jenkins for National Novel Writing Month
- Writers: Are You Taking Care Of Yourself? by Sarah (Sally) Hamer for Writers In The Storm
- Writing Intervals: The Pomodoro Technique by Joan Hall for Story Empire
- You’re Not Alone: A Writer’s Guide To Community by Jack Stewart for Career Authors
The art and craft of writing
- 3 Common Dialogue Mistakes (And How To Fix Them) by Savannah Gilbo for Fiction Writing Tips
- 3 Tips For Writing Characters Who Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Love Dunn for Writer’s Digest
- 5 Tips To Keep Your Readers Happy & Wanting More by Brian Andrews for Career Authors
- 6 Simple Tips To Crafting Emotionally Charged Settings by Lucy V Hay for Bang2write
- 7 Tips For Writing Effective Endings To Short Stories by Garnett Kilberg Cohen for Writer’s Digest
- A Writer’s Superpower: The Ability To Time Travel by Tim Suddeth for The Write Conversation
- An Easy Technique To Make Your Writing Sparkle by JJ Graham for DIY MFA
- Are There Characters Whose Situations Suggest Possible Fates For The Hero? by Matt Bird for The Secrets of Story
- Biological Responses To Fear by Sue Coletta for Killzoneblog.com
- Character Type & Trope Thesaurus: Bad Boy by Becca Puglisi for Writers Helping Writers
- Podcast: Creating A Look For Your World by Oren Ashkenazi, Bunny, and Chris Winkle for Mythcreants
- Does Foreshadowing Create Anticipation And Suspense (And Refocus The Audience’s Attention On What’s Important)? by Matt Bird for The Secrets of Story
- Does The Story Use Framing Devices To Establish Genre, Mood, And Expectations? by Matt Bird for The Secrets of Story
- Podcast: Editing For Clarity And Sensory Detail With Krystal Craiker by Sacha Black for Sacha Black
- Five Characters Neglected By Their Story by Oren Ashkenazi for Mythcreants
- Fixing A Narrator Identity Crisis by Chris Winkle for Mythcreants
- How Much Exposition Can I Have? by Oren Ashkenazi for Mythcreants
- Video: How To Create Character Chemistry In Stories by Brandon McNulty for Writer Brandon McNulty
- How To Ensure A Story Idea Is Worth Writing by Sandy Vaile for Writers In The Storm
- Video: How To Write NSFW Content Using AI (+ Sudowrite Update) by Jay Artale for The Nerdy Novelist
- I Broke Almost All Of Elmore Leonard’s Rules Of Writing by PJ Parrish for Killzoneblog.com
- Is There A Dramatic Question Posed Early On That Establishes Which Moment Will Mark The End Of The Story? by Matt Bird for The Secrets of Story
- Video: Is This AI Prompt Better Than What 99% Of Experts Recommend? by Jason Hamilton for The Nerdy Novelist
- Video: Last Minute NaNoWriMo Writing Tips To Nail Your Story by Derek Murphy for Derek Murphy
- Video: Master Story Pacing: Engage Audiences With Perfect Timing by Stavros Halvatzis for Get Writing
- Mastering Character Evolution: A Powerful Ladder Of Choice by Laurie Schnebly Campbell for Writers In The Storm
- Redemption: Can All Characters Be Saved? by Kristen Lamb for Kristen Lamb
- Separate From Genre, Is A Consistent Mood Established Early And Maintained Throughout? by Matt Bird for The Secrets of Story
- Speculating For A Better Future: Allure Of Utopian Worlds by Disha Walia for DIY MFA
- The Enemy Within — 8 Tips To Crafting Powerful Inner Conflict by C. S. Lakin for Live Write Thrive
- The Importance Of Tone In Writing by Anne R. Allen for Anne R. Allen’s Blog… with Ruth Harris
- The Two Elements Of Point Of View by Karen Cioffi for Writers On The Move
- There And Back Again: The Lord Of The Rings And The Power Of Despair In Fiction by K. M. Weiland for Helping Writers Become Authors
- Three Golden Rules For Writing An Unreliable Narrator by Amanda Reynolds for The Novelry
- Tips For Writing A Successful Story Climax by Becca Puglisi for Writers Helping Writers
- Turning Good Writing Into Great Writing by Janice Hardy for Fiction University
- Where Horror Ends: Ways To Include Hope And Light In Dark Fantasy by David R. Slayton for Writer’s Digest
- Why Writers Must Be Mean To Their Characters by Sarah Sally Hamer for The Write Conversation
- Worldbuilding 101 For Writers: Write Without Breaking Your World’s Rules! by A.C. Williams for The Write Conversation
- Podcast: Writing A Thrilling Ya Series With Brett Riley by Rachel Wharton and Laura Granger for Kobo Writing Life
- Writing Scenes With Sparring by Carla Hoch for Writer’s Digest
- Writing The Somehow: Pacing And Characters’ Changes by Linda S. Clare for Linda S. Clare
The business side of writing
- Earn Six Figures As A Writer With This One Weird Trick by Allison K Williams for Jane Friedman
- Producing An Audiobook: A Quick-Start Guide For Indie Authors by Sarah Beth Goer for Self Publishing Advice
- Managing Your Author Business Over The Long Term With Tracy Cooper-Posey by Joanna Penn for The Creative Penn
- Scrivener Coupons And Discount Codes (Updated For 2023) by Dave Chesson for Kindlepreneur
- 75 Calls For Submissions In November 2023 – Paying Markets by Erica Verrillo for Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity
- Give Local Book Sales A Try by Linda Wilson for Writers On The Move
- Video: Are Paid Media Interviews Worth It For Book Marketing? by Julie Broad for Book Launchers
- Podcast: The One Where Mariana Zapata Explains How She Received Over A Quarter Billion Views On TikTok by J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson for Writers, Ink.
- Podcast: Should I Create A Limited Liability Company? by Michael La Ronn And Sacha Black for Self Publishing Advice
- In-Person Conference Tips: Energy Management For Introverts And Highly Sensitive People by Joanna Penn for The Creative Penn
- 4 Promising New Social Networks For Book Marketing In 2023 by Sandra Beckwith for Build Book Buzz
- 10 Pricing Strategies Every Author Should Know: How To Price Your Book For Success! by Penny Sansevieri for Self Published Author
- 11 Proven Strategies To Skyrocket Your Book Promotion On Amazon by Penny Sansevieri for Author Marketing Experts, Inc.
- Podcast: Bestseller Lists, Pen Names, And Having Fun by Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor for Sell More Books Show
- Starting A Publishing Company: How To Create Your New Imprint by Joel Friedlander for The Book Designer
- Standard Book Sizes: Learn Which Size Is Best by Shannon Clark for The Book Designer
- Video: Why Does KDP Say “Continue Set Up” After I Published My Book? by M.K. Williams for M.K. Williams
- Video: Take Control Of Your Amazon Author Link by S.D. Huston for S.D. Huston
- What To Know Before Pitching Your Book by Carolyn Dennis-Willingham for A Writer’s Path
- Podcast: How To Get Book Sales Through Catalogs And Subscription Boxes by Penny Sansevieri for Author Marketing Experts, Inc.
- 11 Proven Strategies To Skyrocket Your Book Promotion On Amazon by Penny Sansevieri for Author Marketing Experts, Inc.
- Is Traditional Fiction Publishing Broken? by Therese Anne Fowler for Writer Unboxed
- Reading Aloud: Tips For Captivating Your Audience For Podcasting And Video by Jaimi Ryan for Writer’s Digest
- 10 Of The Best Author Websites To Inspire You by Shannon Clark for The Book Designer
- What The Exploding Creator Economy Means For Authors by Tiffany Yates Martin for FoxPrint Editorial
- Video: YouTube For Authors With M.K. Williams by Jim Azevedo for Draft2Digital
- Video: Huge News: KDP Publishing Audiobooks? by Dale L. Roberts for Self-Publishing with Dale
- UK Publishers And Writers Groups Call For AI Protection As A New Tool Enables ‘Data Poisoning’ by Dan Holloway for Self Publishing Advice
- Podcast: Experts Wrestle With How To Govern Technology We Use by Dan Holloway for Self Publishing Advice
- Boost Your Bottom Line & Sell More Books by Tammy Burke for MyStoryDoctor
- Self-Publishing Basics: A 5-Minute Guide To Copyright by Joel Friedlander for The Book Designer
- 6 Copyright Page Disclaimers To Copy And Paste, And Giving Credit by Joel Friedlander for The Book Designer
- The Book Biz Is A-Changin’ by James Scott Bell for Killzoneblog.com
- Video: Audiobook Publishing: How To Avoid Audible by Julie Broad for Book Launchers
- Video: Time-Saving Social Media Strategies | Part 1 by Shelby Leigh for Marketing by Shelb
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