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Transcript: At the risk of sounding like Chef Gusteau in Ratatouille, I believe everyone can and should write a novel. A lot of people would probably tell me I’m crazy for saying that, but I still stand by it. Now, I’m not saying you need to show it to anyone or try to publish it.
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Understanding others’ ignorance can be frustrating, but anger is unproductive. Effective communication involves respect and finding common ground, especially during politically charged discussions, to maintain relationships and promote understanding.
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If you’ve been following my channel—or if you’re new here—you’ve probably gathered that I’m a huge fan of reading. There are so many reasons for this: 1) it’s fun, 2) it’s educational, and 3) there’s so much we gain from reading that we don’t even realize while we’re doing it. Each book offers unique insights,
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On Saturday, I officially started training as a book coach by enrolling in the Author Accelerator’s book coaching program. This is a self-paced coarse with a nine-month deadline, and I am planning on completing it in six months, by the end of April 2025. My goal is to have it done before the lighter summer
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At the DFW Writer’s Conference, I realized that imposter syndrome affects many, including myself. By learning coping skills and embracing my progress, I’m optimistic about my writing journey and excited for future opportunities ahead.
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In March of this year, I self-published my debut novel, the Soul Child. Now, among several other writing projects, I am working on book two of the series I’m currently calling “The Ascendants Series”. The goal for this book is to be around 125,000 words because that was the approxamate length of the first one,
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As often as I’m able with a toddler and husband who works long hours, I attend a Wednesday night workshop for writers. It’s a group of six or more people to whom you read 15 minutes of your writing, followed by 5 minutes of critiques from everyone in the room. And let me tell you,
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The video discusses the impact of AI on writing and education, emphasizing that AI serves as a helpful tool rather than a replacement for educators. While acknowledging fears surrounding AI and writing, the creator advocates for teaching students how to use AI responsibly, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and creativity in education.
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At the end of September, most libraries and English teachers will be celebrating Banned Book Week, a time of the year to raise awareness of the harmful nature of banning books. As an English teacher in Texas, which banned over 4,000 books last year, this is a cause I feel really strongly about. Everything’s bigger
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Back in March, I started posting videos on my YouTube channel. At first, I didn’t know what I was doing with it. Was it just going to be a place to market my book? Keep track of my writing journey? But as I thought more about it and put more work into it, I finally
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