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Nov 29, 20174 min read

Show Don’t Tell: The Key to Better Writing

Grammar. Spelling. Structure. All these are important, but a grasp on grammar alone won’t make your book a bestseller. Writing a good...

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Nov 16, 20173 min read

Cliffhangers: How to Use Them Effectively in Your Next Story

Most of us have fallen victim to the cliffhanger. Either on your favorite television show or in your favorite book, cliffhangers are what...

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Nov 10, 20174 min read

How the Heck Do I Add Humor to My Writing?

Writing with humor is a wonderful skill. Humor adds texture to writing, either through comic relief or just a needed change of pace. It’s...

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Oct 10, 20174 min read

Writer Spotlight: Julie Kusma

The Writer's Workout is starting a new series of profiles where every few weeks we post an interview we've done with one of our members...

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Sep 10, 20173 min read

Goal Setting: Begin with the End in Mind

Last year we ran a Pacemaker NaNoWriMo Tournament: Plotters vs Pantsers. The Plotters won, but it didn’t always look like they were going...

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Jul 17, 20173 min read

Literary Theory: Restrictive or Fundamental?

Literary Theory and Criticism remains an important part of the industry. While it may seem inaccessible outside academia, I think it has...

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Jun 25, 20173 min read

Keep Your Motivation When Writer’s Block Takes Over Your Brain

Whether you’re in the middle of writing a novel, a report for school or work, or in the middle of The Writer’s Games, lack of motivation...

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