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How to Write Without Writing
What if everything you did mattered? What if you chose to make every aspect of your day a part of your creative practice? Standing in line at the post office is an opportunity to witness the people around you. Notice… Continue reading
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How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Get More Writing Done
I recently came across the 80/20 rule (AKA Pareto Principle) while reading Kate Northrup’s book Do Less (Northrup first read about this principle in Tim Ferris’s book The Four-Hour Work Week.) The 80/20 rule states that 80 percent of your… Continue reading
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Avoid Saggy Middle and Nail Your Novel’s Ending
Okay be honest now, how many times have you read a novel with a killer opening chapter only to have that ‘ripper read’ fall dead on its face? Yeah, thought so. Fortunately, the feedback on Every Time He Dies is… Continue reading
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Writing a Book is Hard. Writing a Second Book is Weird.
In November 2019, I released my debut novel Every Time He Dies. It took a long time to write this book because: I was teaching myself how to write while writing Money Time Life. Before Every Time He Dies was… Continue reading
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A Writer’s Checklist
I’ve been a big fan of Alexandra Franzen for a while now. If you haven’t heard of Alex, then I seriously urge you to check out her funny/inspiration/snappy blog and subscribe to her newsletter. Alex’s writing style is: Concise Gentle… Continue reading
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Quiet Tension: An Alternative Approach to Narrative Drive
I recently read Marlen Haushofer stunning novel The Wall. What struck me most about this novel is the quiet tension that existed within the pages. Let me explain … The Wall is about a woman (we never learn her name)… Continue reading
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How to NOT Feel Guilt About Reading During the Day
Okay … in this week’s blog I am mostly speaking to myself, but maybe you can relate …? Here’s the thing, I really, really struggle to read during the day. Correction: I really struggle to read fiction and non-fiction books… Continue reading
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The BEST Books I Read During 2019
Technically, I should have posted this blog in December 2019 but because I took a two week break you’re getting it now! That being, this is not your typical Best of listicle. Instead, I am listing my personal top picks… Continue reading
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The New Model of Self-Publishing
“What you’re doing isn’t self-publishing,” said the journo sitting opposite me. “It’s so much more than that.” I took a sip of my long black and felt grateful to be living in such an exciting time. What I am doing… Continue reading
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Interview with Blogger Kriti Khare
I first met Kriti earlier this year when I sent her a request to review my novella When Bell Met Bowie. Our mutual love of books, writing, and appreciation for ivory towers resulted in an instant connection, so we decided… Continue reading
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