writing career
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The worst thing a writer can do is neglect their characters. It doesn’t matter how exciting your plot is, how interesting your world building and lore are, or how much steamy romance you include if you don’t create realistic and relatable characters. Many writers often mistake the plot or action of the story as the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lately, I have been going back and forth about what my ultimate career goals are, and I have finally decided! I am going to become a writing coach. In hindsight, this is a long time coming. I’ve always enjoyed not only writing but helping other writers with their work. In college, I enjoyed the creative…
C. Sloan Lewis | Your Virtual Writing Coach 