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    How Much Should You Write for Yourself?

    Writing advice is abundant everywhere a would-be writer turns. There are books you can read, of course. Most of which I’ve found offer fairly good advice. Then… Read more “How Much Should You Write for Yourself?”

    March 22, 2018March 19, 2018 by CJ

    Plotting a Novel: Part 3/3

    At this point, I’m assuming you’ve read my last two posts. If not, you probably should. You know, not trying to tell you what to do or… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 3/3”

    March 19, 2018March 18, 2018 by CJ

    Plotting a Novel: Part 2/3

    In my last post, I explained how to set up a very broad plot. A three-act structure that doesn’t exceed 100 or so words total. If you haven’t… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 2/3”

    February 7, 2018 by CJ

    Plotting a Novel: Part 1/3

    Writing a novel is hard. Writing it without a plan is easier for some stories and harder for others. It also comes down to the individual writer.… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 1/3”

    February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by CJ

    What I Learned By Writing What I Know

    For the last ten years, I’ve written fiction in a very specific way. It’s been pure fiction. Sure, characters reflect elements of myself. And themes reflect how… Read more “What I Learned By Writing What I Know”

    February 2, 2018February 1, 2018 by CJ

    Writing Lessons From ASMR

    ASMR, short for autonomous sensory meridian response, is a type of sensation caused by auditory stimuli. For the sake of this blog post, I’m talking about the… Read more “Writing Lessons From ASMR”

    January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 by CJ

    Things That Happen When You Have Writer’s Block

    This is my worst case scenario. I’ve been writing for years. Over a decade, if we’re getting specific. And while we go through ups and downs, sometimes… Read more “Things That Happen When You Have Writer’s Block”

    January 29, 2018January 24, 2018 by CJ

    Why Letter Writing Matters

    The prevalence of writing letters may well be dwindling, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead. In fact, for those of us who suffer from nostalgia, there’s an… Read more “Why Letter Writing Matters”

    January 26, 2018January 23, 2018 by CJ

    Ursula and the Nature of Genius

    I got home from work yesterday to see the news that Ursula K Le Guin passed. I saw it on Twitter and Facebook. I saw it on… Read more “Ursula and the Nature of Genius”

    January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by CJ

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