I want to write books that entertain people but also make them think about deeper issues, and I want people to feel some resonance with the characters and the world of the book. But touching the …
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Resilience: How To Deal With Criticism And Rejection With Mark McGuinness
Criticism and rejection are part of life, but perhaps particularly part of a writer's life. In the video below, I chat with Mark McGuinness about how the importance of the right types of criticism, …
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Public Speaking Tips. Filmed In Zurich During WriteCon By Joanna Penn
Speaking is a core part of my business, and I really enjoy sharing my enthusiasm with other people, educating and empowering authors. However, I get a lot of questions about how to actually do …
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Writing Metaphor, Memorable Characters And Horror With Chuck Wendig
I believe it's important for us as writers to find successful authors to model, for inspiration on the journey but also to learn from. Chuck Wendig is one of the authors I respect and aspire to …
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5 Ways To Get Your First Draft Material Out Of Your Head And Onto The Page
It's National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and I'm working on a new book in a new series which is all very exciting! This month, thousands of people will write 50,000 words, but these will not …
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Do You Admit To Being A Writer In Public?
Why do we shrink away from claiming the word writer when people ask what we do? Louise Wise discusses why in this guest article. When can you say you’re a writer? Is it after publication? Or when …
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