Writing Tips
Amy Delcambre
What Being Unprepared to Run a Marathon Taught ...

You should want to sing “the end” from the rooftops, not vomit in the sand between the back of a portaloo and someone’s million-dollar Cape Cod-style McMansion.

What Being Unprepared to Run a Marathon Taught Me about Novel Writing
Editing Tips, True Stories
Amy Delcambre
My $7,791 Business Mistake

· Every contract is worth walking away from. Any job you take is keeping you from another job opportunity.

My $7,791 Business Mistake
Writing Tips
Amy Delcambre
5 Terrible Excuses You’re Not Writing Your ...

Good reasons for not writing are terrible excuses. Stop making excuses and start planning and prioritizing, so you can start writing (for real).

5 Terrible Excuses You’re Not Writing Your Story (And How to End the Cycle)
Writing Tips
Amy Delcambre
How to Show Not Tell in Writing

The why factor tells reader things about your characters. Readers learn who people, and they connect more deeply with the story, such as in “The Gift of the Magi” when writers show instead of tell.

How to Show Not Tell in Writing
Writing Memoir
Amy Delcambre
How to Write about Trauma

When you write about things that have happened to you (such as in memoir), you revisit the emotions that you had when those events transpired.

How to Write about Trauma

True Stories

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How to Keep Writing When the Chips are Down

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How to Keep Writing When the Chips are Down

Writers need to write every day, but working moms know by EOD, it’s hard to kick extra ass. Here’s how I kept my pen moving when the chips were stacked against me.

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Common Writer Scams & How to Avoid Them

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Common Writer Scams & How to Avoid Them

Scammers target freelance writers, editors, & authors. This article describes common scams, how to avoid them, & how to become a real writer, editor, or author.

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Lessons Learned from the Romance Author Plagiarism & Ghostwriter Scandal (AKA #copypastecrislist)

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Lessons Learned from the Romance Author Plagiarism & Ghostwriter Scandal (AKA #copypastecrislist)

A woman was caught plagiarizing multiple romance authors. This article reviews avoiding plagiarism & using ghostwriters, so you can have a happily-ever-after.

The Importance of High Self-Esteem for Writers

The Importance of High Self-Esteem for Writers

High self-esteem makes you a better writer, able to handle rejection and setbacks inevitable to any writer. Self-care and being kind to yourself go a long way.

The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Readers & Writers

The Ultimate Fitness Plan for Readers & Writers

Use the Ultimate Fitness Plan for Readers and Writers to make 2018 your best year yet in terms of reading, writing, and overall mind and body health.

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5 Lessons from NaNoWriMo Week 1

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5 Lessons from NaNoWriMo Week 1

The first week of NaNoWriMo 2017 ends today. Check out the lessons I’ve learned and let those help you write your novel and win NaNoWriMo.

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3 Ways Reading Makes You a Smarter & Better Writer

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3 Ways Reading Makes You a Smarter & Better Writer

Reading makes you a better writer by improving your memory and concentration, boosting your language skills, and giving you insight into your field or genre.

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How You Can Write a Book in a Month

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How You Can Write a Book in a Month

I’m not ready for NaNoWriMo, but with this writing plan, I’ll come close to reaching my writing goals, and you can, too. Join my Facebook group for extra support.

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How to Become a Freelance Editor

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How to Become a Freelance Editor

Love words, style, plot, and all of the other nuances of great storytelling but don’t want to be an author? See if you have the chops to be a freelance editor.

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Bestselling Author Carolyn Haines on Overcoming Fear, Going Indie, & Being a Writer

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Bestselling Author Carolyn Haines on Overcoming Fear, Going Indie, & Being a Writer

Being a writer in an evolving publishing landscape isn’t for the faint of heart. Author Carolyn Haines talks about overcoming fear, going indie, and being an author.

Why Writers Should Attend a Writers Conference

Why Writers Should Attend a Writers Conference

Writers conferences provide opportunities for staying up-to-date on the writing industry and storytelling techniques, and for networking with fellow writers.