Meg Dowell
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You Will Change, and So Will Your Writing Dreams
What we want out of our writing lives SHOULD change with us, even though it’s not…
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So, Revising a First Draft Is Harder Than I Remembered
I’ve realized that I’ve forgotten how hard this part of the process is. It is a…
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When All Else Fails, Write What You Care About Most
You can — and should — write about what you want to write about. Even if…
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Some Stories Take Years to Write Down
I actually learned a lot from the full experience of saying “hey, not yet” to an…
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Getting What You Want Is Better Than You Think
I’m so happy to report that getting what you really want is actually so much better…
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What Would You Do If You Had a Bigger Audience?
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be heard. It’s just not necessarily the finish line you…
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Fan Fiction Is ‘Real’ Writing, Even If You’ll Never Get Paid For It
There’s a huge stigma, still, around fan fiction and those who write it.
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No One Else Can Write Your Story
Many writers are afraid of writing something that isn’t new or unique enough. What most of…
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The Fears Holding You Back
There are plenty of reasons people who want to be writers never make it there. Fear…
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Writing Every Day
Realistically, trying to write every day will probably do you more harm than good. I unfortunately…
