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How to Write In First Person Point of View
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in January of 2023 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! First person can be a challenging perspective to write, because it tends to take on a more casual… Continue reading
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Tips on How to Read Like a Writer
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in July of 2022 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! Continue reading
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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Effective Plot Twists
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in July of 2022 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! First, look to some common plot twists for inspiration: The Tips Continue reading
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Kill Your Darlings: Quick Tips for Character Death
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in July of 2022 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! Continue reading
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Ideas for Staying on Track & Writing Productively
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in July of 2022 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! Power off your phone or plug it in on the other side of the room. Put on any… Continue reading
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Committing to (& Staying Focused On) Your Writing Project
This is a reupload of a post from Instagram originally made in February of 2022 with some edits for improved clarity and accuracy. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! A lot of people (including myself) have trouble seeing a book all the way through, especially… Continue reading
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How to Write Spine-Chilling Horror
This is a text version with minimal edits of an archived Instagram post from November of 2021. The advice, while perhaps clumsily worded, is still something I stand by. All ideas expressed are personal opinions based on my experience as a writer. Thanks for reading! Continue reading
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Marketing and Search Engine Optimization
Search engines are tools like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Search engine optimization is the art of using certain key words and phrases that boost your online content in the natural search results, which are determined by the algorithm to find the most suitable result for the search phrase entered. You can use a combination of… Continue reading
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A Quick and Dirty Guide to Formatting Dialogue
With examples! This is a reupload of a post I made in response to a request on Instagram. Its style is more condensed and less professional than an “official” blog post, but some have expressed to me that they would like my Instagram content to be reuploaded onto an archival site for easier searching and… Continue reading
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News Releases in the Age of Social Media
In a modern, digital world, what role do news releases play—if any—and how can businesses use them to build relationships with buyers? News Releases as a Tool for Consumer Connection The developing trend of creating press releases with buyers in mind is a controversial one. Indeed, many seem either to cling to the news release… Continue reading