When tackling a major writing project, one of the best ways to keep yourself moving forward and making progress is to know your WHY. Today, I'm sharing a valuable lesson from Joany Kane, the screenwriter long credited with launching the Hallmark Christmas movie craze. Happy writing!

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There are many ways to find success with writing and publishing...and today's episode covers one way to keep yourself from finding success. Don't do it, y'all. Happy writing!

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A common fear for writers who have never outlined in advance of writing is that outlining will take away the joy of discovery when they write the first draft. But does? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing!

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Sometimes, in order to clean a room, you need to make a bigger mess first. And sometimes, to write a better book, you need to let it get messy. Don't worry...it's all part of the process. Happy writing!

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Finding a writing practice that works well for you can take a lot of time and effort, trial and error. But what happens when the practice that has worked in the past no longer serves you? Let's discuss in today's episode. Happy writing!

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Writing advice is often given as if it's absolute truth, and when your practice doesn't align with the advice you hear, it can be easy to feel like you're doing it wrong. In today's episode, I give you the tools you need to challenge these narratives head on so you can create a practice that works best for you. Happy writing!

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Finding the perfect name for your characters can be one of the hardest parts of planning your novel...and you're probably going about it in the wrong way. In today's episode, you'll learn the best way to name your characters so you won't get caught up on trying to find the perfect name so you can move forward with your story. Happy writing!

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Writing can be incredibly difficult at times. But friends? It doesn't NEED to be. Sometimes you can let it be easy. Happy writing!

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We love a good success story! Learning about others' success can be hugely motivating...but it can also come with a cost. Let's discuss that cost in today's episode as we talk about the breakout success of my favorite screenwriter, Kevin Williamson. Happy writing!

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Despite your best intentions, sometimes you'll end up missing one of your planned writing sessions. In today's episode, I discuss how to handle when this happens so you can get back on track with your goals and practice. Happy writing!

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