If you have a blog, then you need an editorial calendar. Sure, it’s good to leave a little room for flexibility and spontaneity and you could even get away with winging it for a while. Sooner or later, though, if you want your blog to be an effective part of your author platform, you need… Continue Reading »
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I first learned to do a Rough Sketch in a writing class. The purpose of the Rough Sketch is to provide a snapshot of your work-in-progress (WIP), capturing all the important information on one page so that you can see it all at a glance. This technique is especially useful when you need to give… Continue Reading »
Writing
This week we’ve talked about ideas and how it’s very difficult to protect them. This means it’s important to be cautious about where and with whom you share your ideas. At the same time, sitting on an idea and hoarding it means you could miss out on great opportunities for collaboration. So, how do we… Continue Reading »
Writing
On Wednesday, we talked about casting a wide net in our reading and how we can learn from those writers who came before us. Today, we put those words into action. And guess what, to make this week’s prompt super-easy and fun, I’ve made a special worksheet! Click the link to download the Reading List Worksheet,… Continue Reading »
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