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  • Countdown to November

    Countdown to November

    It’s that time of year again. No, not fall, though that is my favorite season. No,…

  • Keep it short?

    Keep it short?

    I recently skimmed through an old copy of Writer’s Market, where a section described blogging as…

  • Alternative Facts About my W-I-P

    Alternative Facts About my W-I-P

    Dear Publishing Professional: This book about aliens wearing fuzzy orange hats compares well with your favorite…

  • 20 years later

    20 years ago today I was having a wonderful morning. I was working in a new…

  • The process log

    The process log

    I thought today I might write about a strategy that has been very beneficial for me…

  • Fast reads vs slow reads

    Fast reads vs slow reads

    I’ve been working my way (slowly) through the back episodes of the very helpful and entertaining…

  • Write a lot, write a little

    Write a lot, write a little

    I want to reflect on what helps me write a lot, or even just a little.…

  • Variety and consistency are key

    Variety and consistency are key

    I’ve been more successful this year in cultivating an exercise habit. Avoiding human contact has meant…

  • Day One: Nanowrimo

    Day One: Nanowrimo

    It’s November, and some of us know what that means. No, not the election, but if…

  • A playful approach to revision

    A playful approach to revision

    Lately I have been making tiny steps forward in my writing. The most effective strategy for…