writing tips
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You’re Part of the Stories You Write Whether You Like It or Not
Before I started my career as a writer, I practiced writing through essays. Personal ones. Often…
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Why We Stop Writing Before We’re Finished
Writing is hard; finishing what you start is even harder.
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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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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…
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How to Remember You Like Writing, Actually
Sometimes, especially in those moments writing really starts to feel like work, we forget why we…
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This Is Where You’re Meant to Be
But maybe feeling like you’re aimlessly wandering the seemingly barren landscape of your desired career path…
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A Writer’s Greatest Weakness Is Also a Sign of Strength
You’re going to spend your entire writing life switching back and forth between two mindsets: “I…
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Journaling May Be Your Most Important Step Toward Success
Journaling doesn’t have to be a rigid, daily practice in order to be effective.
Meg Dowell Writes 