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  • Choosing Our Battles: Advocating for Freedom in Literature

    There are many fights to be fought, but we can’t fight them all—even those we’re passionate about. As Bilbo Baggins said, it would make us “feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.” With rising mental health issues and the limited impact of spreading ourselves too thin, we must choose our

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  • Getting Book Coach Certified!

    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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  • Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

    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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  • Writing A Book… In 3 Months?!

    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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  • How to Handle Criticism & Feedback

    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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  • Let’s Talk About… AI

    Let’s Talk About… AI

    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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  • The Artist’s Frenemy: Perfectionism

    Perfectionism is usually the main barrier keeping people from their dreams. I have seen perfectionism in myself and others through the writing process. It used to hold me back on self-publishing and making YouTube videos, among many other things. Since I self-published my first novel and began posting on my YouTube channel, it should be

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  • Accept Where You Are, Even If It’s Way the Heck Back There

    Personal beliefs about our capabilities are shaped by our communities. Joining a writing group made me realize I still have much to learn. Knowing where I stand is empowering. Keep moving forward.

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  • Carving a Path in a Saturated Field

    Many aspire to succeed in writing amidst a saturated industry. Despite the competition, individuality shines through diverse perspectives and passions. Stay true, persevere, and your unique voice will resonate with others.

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  • Developing a YouTube Channel

    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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