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Colleen Mitchell
14 hours ago5 min read
Episode 165: Publishing Myth #1: Traditional = Success
Many authors want to be traditionally published because of the perceived prestige that comes with the name of a Big Publishing House.
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Shanna P. Lowe
2 days ago2 min read
The Em Dash: A Powerful Tool for Better Writing
The em dash (—) is one of the most versatile punctuation marks out there. It can add emphasis, improve sentence flow, and help clarify ideas
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Colleen Mitchell
Jan 285 min read
Episode 164: Literary Sins Infodumping
Don't publish the infodump!
It's easy to infodump even when you don't mean to, which is why editors and critique partners are so importan
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Shanna P. Lowe
Jan 272 min read
Understanding and Fixing Comma Splices
All writers have been there at some point: the dreaded comma splice sneaks into our sentences, leaving us wondering what went wrong. If you'
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Shanna P. Lowe
Jan 222 min read
Mastering the Art of Writing Transitions
Writing transitions can be the secret ingredient that elevates your storytelling. They guide your readers smoothly from one idea, scene, or
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Colleen Mitchell
Jan 224 min read
Episode 163: What is an Unreliable Narrator?
Description: What is an unreliable narrator? Writers and readers alike use this moniker often without understanding what it really means....
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Shanna P. Lowe
Jan 163 min read
Mastering Dialogue: Rules and Tagline Styles for Writers
Dialogue is a cornerstone of compelling storytelling. It brings characters to life, moves the plot forward, and creates emotional connection
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Colleen Mitchell
Jan 144 min read
Episode 162: Literary Sins: Random Character to the Rescue
**Introduction**
Today's episode is the next in our *Literary Sins* series, a series of episodes focused on addressing those things that wr
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Colleen Mitchell
Jan 76 min read
Episode 161: 10 Productivity Tips for Writers, PART 2
Struggling with being a productive writer?
We all fall into distraction traps and periods of low productivity.
All productivity tips are
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Shanna P. Lowe
Jan 62 min read
Tips for Setting Up an Audiobook Studio in Your Home
Creating an audiobook studio at home is an exciting step for narrators and authors looking to produce high-quality recordings. Whether you’r
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Shanna P. Lowe
Jan 22 min read
Set Your 2025 Writing Goals: A Guide to Achieving Your Literary Dreams
The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh your writing journey and set intentional goals to take your craft to the next level.
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Colleen Mitchell
Dec 31, 20245 min read
Episode 160: 10 Productivity Tips for Writers, PART 1
Struggling with being a productive writer? We all fall into distraction traps and periods of low productivity. All productivity tips are lik
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Colleen Mitchell
Dec 24, 20248 min read
Episode 159: How to Achieve Your Writing Goals in 2025
Today's episode is titled "Reasons to Write the Blurb Early," but I really wanted to name it "Reasons to Not Procrastinate on Writing the Bl
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Shanna P. Lowe
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Comparing Yourself to Other Writers: Why It’s Time to Stop
In the world of writing, it’s easy to feel like you’re always playing catch-up. Another author lands a major book deal, launches a...
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Colleen Mitchell
Dec 19, 20245 min read
Episode 158: Reasons to Write the Blurb Early
Today's episode is titled "Reasons to Write the Blurb Early," but I really wanted to name it "Reasons to Not Procrastinate on Writing the Bl
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Shanna P. Lowe
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Eggcorns: Espresso, Expresso, and More
Language is a curious thing. It evolves, adapts, and sometimes, it trips us up. Enter the delightful world of eggcorns—those charmingly inco
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Colleen Mitchell
Dec 10, 20244 min read
Episode 157: Recommended Writing Craft Books
Where do you start when it comes to books on writing craft? A simple search on Amazon for "writing craft books" brings up over 70,000 result
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Shanna P. Lowe
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Plot-Driven Dialogue: The Key to Keeping Your Story on Track
Dialogue is more than just characters talking—it’s a tool to shape your story, reveal characters, and move the plot forward. Plot-driven dia
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Colleen Mitchell
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Episode 156: Literary Sins: Too Many Characters
Have you committed this literary sin? Having too large of a cast, or introducing too many characters at the same time, can lose readers and
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Shanna P. Lowe
Dec 2, 20242 min read
The Editor-Writer Relationship: How to Gracefully Accept Feedback
The relationship between an editor and a writer is a cornerstone of creating polished, compelling stories. It’s a collaboration built on tru
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