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In Development: Turning Weakness into Strength

In Development: Turning Weakness into Strength

by Jill Williamson | Jan 19, 2022 | Author Life, Brainstorming, Encouragement, Goals, Writing, Writing Life

I have been writing for about eighteen years. For much of that time, I have been trying to change myself as a writer and a creator. Some of that was important. When we learn, we are changing ourselves for the better. And when you are just getting started writing...
Self-Reflect on Your Writing Year

Self-Reflect on Your Writing Year

by Jill Williamson | Dec 15, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Writing Life

Self-reflection is a big part of my life. Such a topic is usually set aside for January since starting the new year with reflection makes a lot of sense. But while I had a list of topics I could’ve written about today, when I realized I was the last post of the year,...
How To Use Waypoints In Your Writing Life

How To Use Waypoints In Your Writing Life

by Stephanie Morrill | Nov 3, 2021 | Author Life, Writing Life

We often talk about writing being “a journey” and today I’m going to double down on that rhetoric and talk about waypoints. You probably know what a waypoint is, but in case you don’t, they are “a place between major points on a...
The Writer As The Protagonist: Author Interview and Giveaway

The Writer As The Protagonist: Author Interview and Giveaway

by Shannon Dittemore | Oct 13, 2021 | Author Interview, Author Life, Encouragement, Learning from Other Authors, Writing, Writing Life

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is Gabrielle! Thank you all so much for entering. What a lively discussion in the comments! Gabrielle, please check your email for details. Hello, writer friends! I have something fun for you today. An interview with author,...
6 Tips to Set Reasonable Summer Goals for Writing and Rest

6 Tips to Set Reasonable Summer Goals for Writing and Rest

by Jill Williamson | May 31, 2021 | 100-for-100, Author Life, Encouragement, Goals, Time Management, Writing Life

Today is our last blog post before we break for the summer! So, I wanted to give you all something inspirational that will, hopefully, be a help to you in the coming months. It has been helpful to me already as I followed (most of) these steps for myself as I prepared...
Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing vs. Indie Publishing

Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing vs. Indie Publishing

by Jill Williamson | Apr 21, 2021 | Author Life, Encouragement, Getting Published, Self-Publishing, Writing As A Business, Writing Life

In 2016, here on Go Teen Writers, I wrote a series called #WeWriteBooks. I spent the majority of that year, sharing with you all my process of creating a book from concept to completion. You can find a list of those writing posts by clicking here. Being a visual...
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