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How should biology be like on a fictional planet or moon?
That depends on the characteristics of the planet. I recommend choosing a couple, up to three, distinct characteristics of the planet...
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- Nov 27, 2020
- 1 min
How do I improve my writing?
More reading. More writing. More editing. More finishing. More feedback. All of these things, combined, will help improve your final...
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- Aug 28, 2020
- 1 min
What do you do when your novel starts getting too dark for your liking?
I’d give the novel a little space/time, probably three weeks, or enough time for me to go write a short story. Then I’d come back and...
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- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
The Actual Writing
Sitting down to actually write is sometimes the hardest. There are a couple ways that stand out as working well.
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- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
Growth
Lately I've been thinking a lot about growth. Over time everyone changes, it's just how people, and the world, work. But most of the time...
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- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
Throwback Thursday #3
‘It may never be good enough’, a refrain that, while keeping me editing, innovating, creating, also causes me deep anxiety.
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- May 28, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Challenge
To writers: Find a local writers group and attend at least twice. If you already do that schedule two additional hours per week into your
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- Feb 23, 2019
- 2 min
Choosing and Testing Writing Habits
There are many articles out there about the ideal writing habits for those who want to be successful. Surely some of those habits work ...
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- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
Beta Readers
In my day job I spend a lot of time reading the writing of others and instructing students in "how to write" One of the biggest things I...
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- Feb 1, 2019
- 1 min
Throwback Thursday #2
CLICHÉ TO YOU Originally Posted 8/5/2018 Writers have heard over and over again, don’t use clichés. That they’re old hat and authors need...
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518pub
- Jan 25, 2019
- 2 min
Throwback Thursday #1
What comes after the button? Originally posted 8/19/2018 We’ve talked a lot on this blog about how to write your story, get your idea,...
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518pub
- Dec 24, 2018
- 1 min
Happy Holidays!
No matter what you celebrate, this time of year is full of family, giving, food, and so much more. It can be a great inspiration. It can...
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- Oct 22, 2018
- 1 min
Writing Advice
In preparation for beginning our series of throwback Thursday posts we as a team here at Pub518 have been reading through our old posts....
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