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For over a decade, I have been a player and overall fan of the tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) Dungeons & Dragons. I have DMed four campaigns, played nearly ever class and race, and run the D&D club at my school. While the game is fun in its own right, it has also served me a
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When a familiar idea appears in a story, it’s easy to feel dismayed, fearing accusations of idea theft. However, originality persists despite recurrent themes. Consider iconic works like Eragon, Avatar, and Taken, each echoing familiar narratives. While common themes and premises endure, your unique perspective ensures your story’s distinctiveness, transcending similarities.
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The writer struggled with month-long challenges due to stress, setbacks, and physical discomfort. She realized shorter or longer goals, set daily or weekly, could be more manageable and less overwhelming, leading to a decision to forgo future month-long challenges.
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The grind culture leads to burnout, affecting health and relationships. Prioritize a balanced life over relentless work and success.
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The book launch surpassed expectations, with love from family and friends. Reading and Q&A were well-received, marking the start of a fulfilling author journey.
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Author’s debut novel, “The Soul Child”, published in ebook and paperback. Initial sales modest; hopeful for increased interest with future works.
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Indie author almost mistakenly publishes unfinished book on KDP due to unintentional click, crisis averted by missing ISBN.
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I thought I’d return to my blog here with a simple update. Life has certainly been strange and unpredictable with a baby, so last year was definitely just a survival year. In fact, “survive” was my word for the year. But this year, my word is “thrive.” My daughter is entering toddlerhood, so while I
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“This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put on word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy, and that hard.” – Neil Gaiman There are many ways to plan and develop a novel, and it’s up to you as a writer to figure out what works best
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As both an English teacher and writer, the increased number of challenged or banned books in schools and libraries has me concerned. Looking closely at the trends of which books are being targeted, the motive becomes clear. Books written by black or other minority authors and their experiences, LGBTQ+ and their self-discovery, and young people
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