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Transcript: Over the past couple of years, it has become unmistakably clear to me that there are too many writers out there writing for the main, and perhaps only, goal of getting published. Listen, it’s great if getting published is ONE of your writing goals, but for it to be your only goal? That’s why
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Transcript: Ah, the query trenches, the deepest darkest pit of despair that a writer will ever face. A time of mental anguish with no foreseeable end, and when that long-awaited end does come, will it change your life and writing career for the better or crush your soul into a fine pile of dust? The
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Transcript: Now, here me out, what if I told you that resting is part of the writing process? That pausing your novel, your blog, your poetry… doesn’t mean you’re failing as a writer. It means you’re human. Hi, I’m C. Sloan Lewis, your virtual writing coach, and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I
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Transcript: Has anyone else noticed how most writing advice is geared toward the negative? Posts and videos like “Fix Bad Writing” and “Why Your Characters SUCK” (the word suck almost always in all caps for some reason…). They paint this picture that if you aren’t writing in the exact way the writing advice suggests, then
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Transcript: Let’s be real. Some days it feels like the world is unraveling. The news is heavy, the future uncertain, and that little voice in your head says: Why am I even writing right now? Who cares about stories when everything else feels like it’s falling apart? If you’ve felt that—pause. Take a breath. You’re
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Transcript: Do you have too many story ideas and no clue which one to commit to? You’re definitely not alone. In fact, I received several comments and messages from my video “Turn Your Idea into a Novel” about what the heck you’re supposed to do if you have no clue which of your copious ideas
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Are you a writer with a completed novel, but not sure where to start when it comes to landing an agent? Maybe you’ve written the story of your dreams, but the idea of querying feels overwhelming. Or perhaps you’ve started the process but aren’t sure if your query letter is up to par. Well, I
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Transcript: Have you ever felt stuck in your writing, unsure if you’re on the right track, or just completely overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many writers reach a point where they feel absolutely lost and have to rely on the support of others to get them through it. You can access blogs, YouTube channels (like this
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Transcript: Have you ever had a great idea for a book… but no clue how to actually turn it into a full story? While many writers struggle with even coming up with ideas in the first place, there are many more who have amazing ideas that they just don’t know what to do with. If
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Transcript: On my classroom wall, I have a sign that reads “the expert in anything was once a beginner” to remind my students that we all have to start somewhere. And being new to anything, it’s inevitable that you will make mistakes —a lot of them. While many people who have surpassed the beginner stages
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C. Sloan Lewis | Your Virtual Writing Coach 