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On Writing Writer's Toolbox

Giving and Receiving Critique

Are you part of, or interested in joining, a writing critique group? Here are my essential tips for giving (and receiving) feedback. Spoiler: it’s not about you!

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On Writing WIP WIP

The two greatest words in the English language?

Just a funny anecdote about finishing things and my two favourite words in the English language to type: the end.

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On Writing

Maybe The Hero Doesn’t Have to Die

A long time killer of characters, I recently had a revelation. Sometimes — just sometimes, a character deserves to stick around. The trick is knowing when.

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On Writing WIP WIP

Revising: Big Mistakes and Big Lessons

I finally reached my goal for draft one this month, with a little over 70,000 words. With draft one in the bag, where does that leave me?

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On Writing WIP WIP

When the Greatest Barrier is Me

Nanowrimo has come to a close, how did you do? I’m reflecting today on my writing goals including the biggest barrier I’m currently facing in finishing #TheTowerProjectWIP

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Anecdote On Writing WIP

The Home Stretch

70,000 words is the goal for my first draft. It’s a carefully chosen word count, a minimum amount of words for my carefully chosen genre. The average number of words in my genre is somewhere around 100,000, so there’s room to expand in my second draft. Hopefully I gain words, and don’t just lose them. […]

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On Writing Writer's Toolbox

Writer’s Toolbox: Writing Sprints

Hello, yes, I am not a fan of exercise. There is, however, one form of sprinting I can get behind. What is a writing sprint? A writing sprint is a timed activity in which you write without distractions. Follow that up with a short break, then sprint again. Repeat for as long as you desire. […]

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Writer’s Toolbox: Critique Groups

Does hearing “critique group” make you nervous? Don’t let it! Having critique partners strengthens not just your writing — but your feedback muscle. 😉