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

Writing Tips

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Anatomy of a Good Book Cover

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Anatomy of a Good Book Cover

Why does a good book cover matter? The cover is an important marketing tool for your book, which is why you should leave book cover design to the pros.

Why, When, & How to Hire an Editor

Why, When, & How to Hire an Editor

When do you need an editor? Why do you need an editor? How do you pick an editor for your writing? This article answers all of those questions.

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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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Traditional vs. Self-Publishing – An Overview

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Traditional vs. Self-Publishing – An Overview

You’ve written a book—now what? Should you traditionally publish or self-publish? Read this overview to help you decide what path’s best for you and your book.

4 Sources of Inspiration for Your Writing

4 Sources of Inspiration for Your Writing

Beat the pants of writers block by looking inside and outside of yourself for inspiration. Apply these four tips to keep your writing perpetually moving forward.

How to Plan Your Book: Part 2

How to Plan Your Book: Part 2

Developing a plan before writing is an important strategy for success. These planning tips work for fiction and nonfiction authors, and plotters and pantsers, alike.

How to Plan Your Book: Part 1

How to Plan Your Book: Part 1

Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, before you start writing, it’s important to know why you’re writing, who you’re writing for, and where you plan to publish.