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Overcoming Writer's Block

The Cold Open: Facing the Blank Page

Apr 15, 2020
Novel and Short Story Writer's Market 2020
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Presenting Novel and Short Story Writer's Market 2020

Nov 21, 2019
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Writing Quotes

8 Leigh Bardugo Quotes About Writing for Writers

Oct 8, 2019
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Writing Habits and Practices

The Pros and Cons of Binge Writing

Dec 3, 2018
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Overcoming Writer's Block

10 Creative Ways to Beat Writer's Block Fast

Nov 14, 2018
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Writing Articles

Planning To Write Something Today? Tips for Setting Writing Goals that Work

Sep 18, 2018
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Writing Articles

7 Tips for Creating Writing Goals That Actually Work

Jan 1, 2018
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Writing Habits and Practices

NaNoWriMo Inspiration: 10 First Lines from Recent Bestsellers

Nov 1, 2017
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Breaking In: Josh Barkan

Jan 27, 2017
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Brainstorming for Story Ideas

Jan 12, 2017
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Writing Articles

Smart Ways to Get Organized and Be Productive

Jan 10, 2017
Writing Resolutions
Writing Articles

An Easier, More Meaningful Approach to Your Writing Resolutions

Jan 6, 2017
Debbie Macomber
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Talking Rejection With Debbie Macomber

Dec 21, 2016
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Publishing Insights

Strong Beginnings: A Trick to Editing Your Novel

Oct 25, 2016
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Friday Reads: Chart Your Course with Author in Progress

Oct 21, 2016
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Why EVERY Writer Is a “Writer for Hire”

Oct 13, 2016
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Write a Standout Chapter 1

Jun 10, 2016
Master the Business of Writing
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What You Can Do Now to Master the Business of Writing

Jan 21, 2016
Fire Up Your Writing Brain
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Brainstorm: Give Your Brain Free Rein

Jan 4, 2016
November/December 2015 Writer's Digest
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When It Comes to Your Writing, It's NEVER Too Late!

Oct 15, 2015
The Art of War for Writers
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Take Your Writing Further: How to Get the Most Out of Writing Exercises

Feb 17, 2015
EJ Runyon
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Reading, Workshops, and Thinking: An Author's Tale

Jan 12, 2015
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A Better Approach to “Write Every Day”

Jan 6, 2015
Crafting Novels & Short Stories
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Develop a Writing Plan

Dec 2, 2014