Writing Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait

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Helpful Picture Book Tips and Tricks (Plus a Giveaway!)

Whether you’ve always wanted to create a picture book, are in the process of revising one, or your manuscript is out on submission, your 2026 picture book goals are within reach! Through hosting the popular PBParty contest and my PB Fairy Godmother…
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10 Pulp Fiction Secrets Every Indie Author Should Steal

These days, writers have to contend with readers whose attention spans have been shaped by endless entertainment options, with something new always just a swipe away. If a book fails to grab hold from page one and maintain that momentum, readers are far more…
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Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life

It’s that time of year when writers and non-writers alike make huge aspirational lists of resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common things writers build into their new year resolutions is how to make time for writing in the busy-ness of work and family and…
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Balancing Authenticity and SEO: A Guide for Writers

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How and When to Use Humor in Your Writing

Humor is one of the most powerful tools a writer can use, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many authors assume being funny requires a natural gift or stand-up-level wit, so they either avoid humor entirely or force jokes that fall flat. In reality, adding a bit of levity can…
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So, I was gifted with an #AlanMoore writing course. WOW! This seems tailored to someone like myself, and no, he doesn't have to explain the magickal terminology, but I'm digging hearing him speak! Good stuff! Will, in the magickal sense and in the writing sense, is so important in manifesting one's work!

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The Craft of Writing Behind Unforgettable Books

Anyone can learn the basic mechanics of self publishing. It’s a fairly straightforward process to format a manuscript, upload it to an eBook storefront, and even run ads. Yet simply following those steps does not guarantee success, or that readers will stay up late turning…
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The Artisan Writer in the Age of AI

Better not faster Continue reading on The Writing Cooperative »
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