Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. you need to start somewhere.”
Anne Lamott
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Writing a Sequel: The Toughest Job in the Biz
What is it exactly about sequels that they so often never quite live up to our expectations? The sophomore slump is mostly a self-fulfilling prophecy, getting so nervous about a follow-up piece that you fail to meet expectations. Keep on reading to discover the top five mistakes that authors make when writing a sequel.
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Sunday Story Prompt
“Do you think these leftovers are safe to eat?” // “Idk… I’ve never seen food turn that color before.”
Read MoreMonday Motivational
Get up, get up, there are worlds to conquer.
Victoria “V.E.” Schwab
Sunday Story Prompt
That fancy gaming system you’ve been saving up for is finally affordable on Black Friday. You get there just in time to grab the last one. Only, someone else grabs it at the same time, someone you happen to know.
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Story Prompt… Sunday*
Against your better judgement, you have decided to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family for the first time in years. In that tiny town you never thought would change, you find that nothing is as you remembered it. * Saturday was apparently too complicated this week.
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Nanowrimo Diaries: Week Three
Our authors are slowly being crushed by the weight of Nanowrimo analytics and the temptations of Disney+
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Saturday Story Prompt
You find a lost dog, take it home, and call the owner. When they arrive, you’re surprised to find it’s…
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Nanowrimo Diaries: Week Two
Our authors talk about their second week of Nanowrimo, including the benefits of being a trash human and the drawbacks of depending on early mornings.
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Saturday Story Prompt
Write about your protagonist from the perspective of someone who sees them as the villain.
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