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December 13, 2024
Beyond 50,000 Words: A Critical Look at NaNoWriMo's Impact on Writers and the Industry

Every November, a global community of writers embarks on a shared mission: to write 50,000 words in just 30 days.  NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month, was born...

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Balancing Creativity and Productivity: Lessons from a Multi-Hyphenate Entrepreneur, Caroline Catto

Imagine juggling a startup, multiple board positions, and mentorship roles and still finding time to pursue rock climbing, biking, and cooking with friends. Sounds exhausting, right? Now add "writer" to...

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The Hardwired Power of Story: Insights from Lisa Cron

As humans, we are hardwired to respond to story in a visceral way. An effective story doesn't just engage our conscious mind, but "enters through your gut, looks out through...

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Write Your Novel Without Quitting Your 9-to-5

The Joy of Not Quitting Your Day Job "I've always wanted to do this," one of my clients told me, "but I feel like a fraud. I can only work...

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