Eddie Murphy said having something to fall back on is setting yourself up for failure because if you have something to fall back on, you will fall back. But we live in a world where you need money to support yourself, and that may mean needing a job outside of your writing. Let's discuss how to navigate this without setting yourself up for failure. Happy writing!

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Getting a negative review can be heartbreaking, but it's part of being an author. Let's discuss the subjectivity of reviews and how to protect yourself from the hurt they can cause. Happy writing!

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There's some author drama on the internet this week, friends, and with it comes a lot of questions about how to know if a writing/publishing course or service provider is legit or scamming you. Today, I want to review the red flags to watch for to help keep you safe. Happy writing!

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Learning how to effectively write in a new genre can be an intimidating prospect, but don't worry--the best way to learn a new genre is also the easiest way. Happy writing!

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Not everyone in your life will respect your time and your writing practice. Setting--and then maintaining--boundaries around your writing is one of the best things you can do to bring peace to your practice. Happy writing!

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I'm back from my vacation and ready to talk about why I chose not to record new episodes for the four days I was gone, as well as why taking a vacation from your writing is a good idea. Happy writing!

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Hey friends! I'm on vacation this weekend, so rather than a brand new episode, I hope you enjoy this rerun of one of my favorite episodes of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!

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Hey friends! I'm on vacation this weekend, so rather than a brand new episode, I hope you enjoy this rerun of one of my favorite episodes of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!

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Hey friends! I'm on vacation this weekend, so rather than a brand new episode, I hope you enjoy this rerun of one of my favorite episodes of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!

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Hey friends! I'm on vacation this weekend, so rather than a brand new episode, I hope you enjoy this rerun of one of my favorite episodes of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!

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