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Secondary Characters Can Make or Break a Story
Minor characters and why they need to rock
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Mary Carroll Moore
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First Sunday Q&A: Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew on Sustainable Writing Practice
A little different flavor for our Sunday Q&A--I asked the questions of writer and teacher Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew. She shares valuable insights on the…
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Mary Carroll Moore
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Doesn't Everybody Need Better Structure in Their Writing?
I'm still talking about the W structure tool as the greatest plot and story flow problem-solver. Three debut writers with new books share how it worked…
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Mary Carroll Moore

September 2024

Secrets of a Successful First Chapter
Why do many opening chapters fail to get an agent/editor's attention? How do you break the habit of throat-clearing?
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Mary Carroll Moore
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The Joy of an Audiobook
Some things I learned when producing my last four audiobooks and why I'm getting such great results from having them around
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Mary Carroll Moore
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Creating a Sustainable Writing Practice
An interview with New York Times bestselling author and @1000words creator Jami Attenberg
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Mary Carroll Moore
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Three Favorite Techniques to Foster Meandering
Magic in my writing often comes easier when I (1) get off the logical route and (2) try something completely different
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Mary Carroll Moore
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What Do You Love Most about Your Writing? Learn How to Talk about It!
Why it pays to find your particular, passionate thru-line in all your creative work then hone how you speak about it to others
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Mary Carroll Moore
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First Sunday Q&A: Learning to Trust Your Writing Community
Isolation may produce more work, but when you trust enough to find your artistic family--the people who love what you create--it helps you grow even…
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Mary Carroll Moore
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August 2024

How Much of Your Plot Do You Need to Know Ahead of Time?
Plotter, pantser, plantser, and everything in between--what's the best way to approach your writing?
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Mary Carroll Moore
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Design the Perfect Writing Space (for You)
This month I redesigned both my writing room and my painting studio, and I learned a lot about what makes a space work--or not
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Mary Carroll Moore
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How to Plan Your Book Launch Event
What to include, what to spend, and what makes it all worthwhile
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Mary Carroll Moore
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