It's time to check in with our writing goals for October and the fourth quarter of 2024! Happy writing!

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A great plot twist can absolutely make a book...but only when it's executed well. A twist that misses the mark can ruin an otherwise decent book. Today, let's talk about how to write effective twists. Happy writing!

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"You've always got to do something you want to do and not because you think you ought to do it." ~Edgar Wright

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What do you do if you've been writing and rewriting the beginning of your book but can't get it quite right? The answer to the beginning will likely be found in the end. Happy writing!

What if people think you're wasting your time writing and should be doing something more productive instead? How do you convince yourself what you're doing is worthwhile? Let's discuss. Happy writing!

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The word on the publishing street is that vampires, as a subgenre, are dead and nobody wants them. But if we turn to Hollywood, we can see a vampire resurgence over the past few years. Let's chat about what it's like to write in a "dead" genre and the cyclical nature of the industry. Happy writing!

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Turns out my voice wasn't as back as I thought and I'm down sick again today. SIGH. Enjoy this throwback episode of Breaking Writer's Block. Happy writing!

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When dealing with your writerly social media, going viral doesn't help move the needle the way you may want it to. It's time to spend less time focusing on trying to make a viral post and more time on nurturing the audience you already have. Happy writing!

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I'm back with a voice! In this brand new episode of Breaking Writer's Block, let's chat about discouragement, wanting to give up, and what it means to be a writer. Happy writing!

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One more day being sick, my friends, so one more rerun episodes. Fingers crossed I'll be back up and recording new episodes for you tomorrow. Happy Writing!

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