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Plotters, Pantsers, and Bill Murray

Aminah Mae Jan 16 2019
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Beginner Resources, Writers Toolbox, Writing Life

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are two types of writers— plotters and pantsers— and all writers love to talk about which ones they are. It’s a writing conversation starter. A softball. Are you plotter or a pantser? Nobody is wholly one or wholly the other, but the lines are drawn somewhere between— do you largely create outlines and stick to them? and do you largely discover the plot as you go along, preferring […]

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A Late Bloomer’s Bumpy Road To Publication

Julie Jan 8 2019
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Guest Post, Inspiration, Speakeasy Sharing, Writing Life

My debut novel officially releases this month, one month from a Very Significant Birthday for me. I’ve been writing seriously since I was twenty-five, a lifetime ago. My long route to publication might scare younger writers, but it shouldn’t. Some people bloom late, and this is work that must be given the time it needs. In my late twenties, I used my first novel manuscript to apply to a number of MFA programs. I didn’t […]

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Deep Breath— There’s No Such Thing As A Waste

Aminah Mae Dec 14 2018
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Writers Toolbox, Writing Life

It’s that time of the year. We’re taking stock of what we’ve done, of what we’ve accomplished. There are lists and lists of the best books of the year, the best movies, the best of everything and then some. I am, by the way, not against any of this. 2018 has been a wild ride for me— my debut released! I turned in book two! I sold book three! What is air!— but I’d also […]

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Keeping Secrets in the Publishing Industry

Jules Dec 12 2018
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After the… Series, Before the Deal Series, Industry Life, Writing Life

I’m sure everyone who has seen Mean Girls remembers Damian’s famous line about Regina George, the Queen Bee: “That’s why her hair is so big. It’s full of secrets!” Taken out of context, the line could totally work for anyone involved in publishing! Whether you’re a literary agent, an editor, or an author, you will most likely have to keep a secret at one point in time, for one reason or another. I’ve had author friends […]

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Some encouragement.

Jodi Dec 10 2018
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Inspiration, Writing Life

Earlier this year, I weighed all my commitments and realized that I needed to let some things go. Unfortunately, Pub(lishing) Crawl made that list, and while I am sad about it, I’ve been posting (almost) monthly for six years. My departure will make a space for someone new, with fresh thoughts and enthusiasm.  And I won’t really be gone; you’ll still be able to find me on my social media, website, and newsletter. With my […]

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