When you're writing a super complex story, it's easy to worry that readers won't be able to follow. But they are smart, savvy people--trust them! Happy writing!

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I'm coming in hot today with maybe the most controversial bit of advice I'll ever give: originality is overrated! But hear me out friends, because this is also one of the most important things you can learn. Happy writing!

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Consistently showing up for your practice is one of the best things you can do for your writing. But also? Sometimes, what you need is to step back and miss a scheduled session...and that is okay! Happy writing!

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Happy May, writers! It's time for my monthly check-in to let you know how things are going for my practice and career as well as give you some advice and encouragement for your own goal setting. Happy writing!

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Do you find yourself constantly seeking out the next craft book or course, the one that will finally unlock everything for you so you can finally write your book or screenplay? My friend, you don't need it...you need this instead. Happy writing!

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"Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six of them." ~Orson Scott Card

You can harness the ideas around you by asking one simple question: what if? Happy writing!

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Reasonable is a word designed to keep us playing small, so it's time to be unreasonable. Happy writing!

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It's my 40th birthday today! Huzzah! To celebrate, I'm sharing with you four life lessons I've learn over the past forty years. Happy writing!

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Editing...it's the bane of some writers' existence and the joy of others'. And it's a necessary part of the process for all of us. You know you need to edit your book, but how do you know you're DONE editing? Here's three tips to help you know when enough is enough. Happy writing!

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What should you do if you find yourself deviating from your outline as you write the first draft? And what's the point of outlining if you're just going to veer away from it anyway? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing!

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