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Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

The Writing Guru Next to You

January 21, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Finding beta readers and critique partners can be a difficult task. Unless, of course, your bookish friends are willing to lend you their advice!

Book Talk, Ramblings, Tips and Tricks

The Mentor Curse

January 4, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

Why do mentors always die? Or turn evil? Or wander away without explanation? How did one literary mentor escape the curse with his life?

Ramblings, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

To the New Year, 2020!

January 1, 2020July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

I'm getting a little nostalgic already. Remember that one time I started a writing blog? Or, how about when I published my second short story? Here's to more good times in 2020!

Book Talk, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

So, You Finished NaNo…Now What?

December 24, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is finished, and you've written your novel. What do you do now? Here are three activities to keep a writer busy in the Now-What months.

Book Talk, Tips and Tricks, Writers' Resource

Helpful Writing Videos on YouTube

December 18, 2019July 13, 2020 Rachel Sandell

BookTube and AuthorTube host a wide variety of helpful writing channels. Here are my favorite specific videos on YouTube!

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