RE-UPLOADED. Perefectionism is a trap we allfall into from time to time and it's something we really need to talk about.

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Perfectionism is murdering you. No one wants anything to be perfect, we all talk about how perfectionism is impossible, but there we are all chasing it down over and over again. So let's talk about it.

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It's time to talk about birthday cake and learn a little about nuance as a writer and as a member of whatever writing spheres you call your own

A quick note from a Tuesday.

It's a Monday, so let's talk about it.

WARNING! If this were a menu, this would have three of those little jalapeños next to it. Loads of spicy stuff here all about heroes, villains, RevPit and Nancy Pelosi. Yeah, this is a good one.

How's the beginning of your story looking? Does it need some structure? How about a boost? Would it help you to know what should be there so you can make it better?

In this thrilling sorta technical episode of Building A Better Second Draft, I walk you right through your first five scenes (and by extension all the way through your first act), one scene at a time.

I think you're going to like this one.

It's the pretty spicy edition of the Writers Chat. Loads of good stuff here tonight. Exclamation points, time, suffering, and a good discussion about pies. I think you're going to love this one.

How do you tell your story? Is it working for you? Time to look at the how of "how you're writing."

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It's great to be back and talking about something both abstract and practical like voice, helping debunk its mythology and turn it into a tool that can help you not only be a more effective writer, but a more prosperous creative.