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The Secrets to Writing When Everything Feels Out of Control
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The Secrets to Writing When Everything Feels Out of Control

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Writing during chaotic times isn’t just possible—it can be incredibly powerful. Here are four ways to find success amidst chaos.

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Navigating AI as a Writer
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Navigating AI as a Writer

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Despite the warnings of virtually every science fiction book ever written, humanity continues to rush forward with new technologies without thinking about (or caring about?) potential consequences. Artificial Intelligence, particularly

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9 Tips to Incorporate Beta Reader Feedback
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9 Tips to Incorporate Beta Reader Feedback

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Beta readers are an invaluable part of the writing process. They are how we transform good stories into great ones.

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Reading Your Writing Outloud – Yikes!
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Reading Your Writing Outloud – Yikes!

July 31, 2024August 13, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Nothing could have prepared me for reading my own manuscript – my first manuscript – in front of an audience of attentive, interested, and whip-smart young people. 

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Writers & Authors Need To Get Political
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Writers & Authors Need To Get Political

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

In America, the freedom to read certain books should be decided by individuals and parents, not the government. That means getting political.

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Editing Others, Editing Yourself
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Editing Others, Editing Yourself

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

I have a love/hate relationship with editing. After I completed the first draft of my manuscript, I really — really — didn’t enjoy the editing process. I found it tedious

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Query Letter Tips: The Dreaded Comps
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Query Letter Tips: The Dreaded Comps

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Is it just me, or does everyone have trouble finding the right comps for your manuscript? I’ve read all the advice — pick books in your genre that are recent

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Brian McClellan: Analysis of a Slowburn Fandom
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Brian McClellan: Analysis of a Slowburn Fandom

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

I’m a fan of author Brian McClellan. This in and of itself is not very interesting. I am sure anyone reading this is a fan of one author or another.

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On Taylor Swift & Escape from Reality
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On Taylor Swift & Escape from Reality

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Dan Desai Martin

Like many people on the planet, I spent many weeks listening to Taylor Swift and attempting to digest The Tortured Poets Department. Even on my first listen, though, I was

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Embrace Your Inner Chumbawamba. No Really.
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Embrace Your Inner Chumbawamba. No Really.

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 by Dan Desai Martin

Trust me, I know there are times you don’t want to get up again It’s been a long time since I’ve written here, and there is a one-hit wonder from

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    The Ultimate California & Oregon Road Trip

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  • Brent Weeks: Night Angel Trilogy
  • Brandon Sanderson: Mistborn Trilogy
  • Robert Jordan: Wheel of Time Series
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