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Stepping outside your comfort zone isn't just good for your life - it's one of the best things you can do for your writing. 📖 Read a genre you've…
Stepping outside your comfort zone isn't just good for your life - it's one of the best things you can do for your writing. 📖 Read a genre you've…
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Today is my kids' first day of school (we do year-round school here in North Carolina). The first day of school is exciting - but it's also a…
Today is my kids' first day of school (we do year-round school here in North Carolina). The first day of school is exciting - but it's also a…
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Some flowers don't bloom because they're vibrant - they bloom because they're resilient. Poppies often emerge in places that have been disturbed…
Some flowers don't bloom because they're vibrant - they bloom because they're resilient. Poppies often emerge in places that have been disturbed…
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Reedsy
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Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL)
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What Even Great Writers Do Badly: How to Up Your Game as an Author
The Huffington Post
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English
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French
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Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce
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Independent Writers of Southern California
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Great dialogue does more than fill the page - it reveals character, builds tension, and keeps readers turning pages. Here are a few simple tricks to…
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Feeling so grateful today (and every day!) for the incredible clients I get to work with! Their passion for storytelling and their trust in my…
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100. Today marked the 100th 5-star review I have received for my book editing/coaching services, via Reedsy. I have had hundreds of clients at this…
100. Today marked the 100th 5-star review I have received for my book editing/coaching services, via Reedsy. I have had hundreds of clients at this…
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If you've ever flipped through a Richard Scarry book, you know that every page is bursting with life. There are stories happening in every corner…
If you've ever flipped through a Richard Scarry book, you know that every page is bursting with life. There are stories happening in every corner…
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Every author has something that no one else can offer: your unique combination of knowledge, experience, and perspective. The lessons you've…
Every author has something that no one else can offer: your unique combination of knowledge, experience, and perspective. The lessons you've…
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Great chapters don't just end well - they invite readers to eagerly turn the page. Think of each chapter transition as a bridge. Your reader should…
Great chapters don't just end well - they invite readers to eagerly turn the page. Think of each chapter transition as a bridge. Your reader should…
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Feeling so grateful today (and every day!) for the incredible clients I get to work with! Their passion for storytelling and their trust in my…
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🏆⚽ Every author is playing in their own World Cup. The first draft? That's the qualifying round. It's messy, challenging, and full of moments where…
🏆⚽ Every author is playing in their own World Cup. The first draft? That's the qualifying round. It's messy, challenging, and full of moments where…
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