There's a lot of noise in the writing world about whether it's best to write fast or write slow. But the reality is, there is NO morality to the speed at which a book is written. Your Pace Is YOUR PACE. Happy writing!

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I was recently asked what's the most important advice I have for writers...if I could give new writers only ONE piece of advice, what would it be? Today's episode is that advice. Happy writing!

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I spent the last two days sewing a new swimsuit. This is how much thread I needed to put in and then pull back out of the suit.
But NONE of this thread was mistake thread. Not a single seam that was sewn wrong and had to be picked out.
Instead, this thread was VITAL to being able to construct the swimsuit...but only until the suit was done. At that point, this thread was not only no longer needed but would cause issues when I wear the suit.
We sometimes think that any work we do that doesn't end up in the final product is a mistake. A failure. But sometimes the work is crucial, even if you're the only one who will ever know it happened.
Sometimes, you need to pull a few (or many!) basting stitches before the garment is ready for the world. Happy writing!

See the ball of basting thread I pulled from my swimsuit here!

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You've taken the time to plan out your book and create an outline...but now that you're writing your first draft, you find yourself veering off course. Should you force yourself to write to the outline, or should you stop writing to change your outline? Let's discuss. Happy writing!

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Should you be writing at the same time every day? What should your daily writing schedule look like? Let's discuss all things routine! Happy writing!

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Eddie Murphy said having something to fall back on is setting yourself up for failure because if you have something to fall back on, you will fall back. But we live in a world where you need money to support yourself, and that may mean needing a job outside of your writing. Let's discuss how to navigate this without setting yourself up for failure. Happy writing!

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Getting a negative review can be heartbreaking, but it's part of being an author. Let's discuss the subjectivity of reviews and how to protect yourself from the hurt they can cause. Happy writing!

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There's some author drama on the internet this week, friends, and with it comes a lot of questions about how to know if a writing/publishing course or service provider is legit or scamming you. Today, I want to review the red flags to watch for to help keep you safe. Happy writing!

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