Craft books and classes and podcasts and videos are all great and you can learn a lot...but theory will only take you so far. In order to truly learn how to write, you need to write. Happy writing!

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“So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality....My father could have been a great comedian but he didn't believe that that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a safe jog as an accountant and when I was 12 years old he was let go from that safe job, and our family had to do whatever we could to survive. I learned many great lessons from my father. Not the least of which was that: You can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” ~Jim Carrey

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"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on." ~Louis L'Amour

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There are a lot of service providers out there who help writers...but not all of them have your best interests at heart. One quick thing to remember when vetting service providers: there are NO guarantees in publishing. Happy writing!

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“I had learned already never to empty the well of my writing, but always to stop when there was still something there in the deep part of the well, and let it refill at night from the springs that fed it.” —Ernest Hemingway

Remember to leave something in your writing well, friends. Happy writing!

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There are a lot of so-called "rules" of writing floating around out there, but here's the truth: There are NO rules. Your creativity thrives and magic happens when you let go of the certainty of rules and step instead into uncertainty. Happy writing!

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When your facing resistance to your writing, it can sometimes take a frustrating amount of time to work through. In today's episode, I have a quick trick for you to try to help bring you back to the page faster. Happy writing!

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"Write what you know" is one of the most common pieces of writing advice out there...and one of the most commonly misunderstood. In today's episode, let's discuss what "write what you know" really means and learn a quick reframe to help you write better. Happy writing!

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When your story needs a lot of world building, how do you know when you've figured enough out and are ready to start drafting? It's sooner than you may think. Happy writing!

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It can be daunting to suddenly find yourself facing a deadline that requires more writing from you than you're used to doing. But if you've honored your practice, you have nothing to worry about. You've trained for this. Happy writing!

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