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Renewing the Writer’s Soul
Renewing the Writer’s Soul
If you started the year with grand claims: “New Year, New Me!” and now find yourself returning to the same struggles that held you in 2021, there is something important you must know. You cannot make yourself new. There are times when we crave a renewal, a fresh start, but…
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Brain Food (AKA: My Latest Reads and Listens)
Have you ever read and consumed so much information, it felt like your brain would pop? Or is that just a type 5 problem? Between speed-reading for review swaps, research for my own books, and a weekend parenting conference, my brain has gorged itself like it was Thanksgiving (over and…
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15 Best Tools for Authors
Can you write a novel entirely in a Word document? Yes, you can. Heck, you could technically write an entire novel by hand, in a single notebook, if you’re desperate enough. But using the right tools will save you time, effort, and most importantly, sanity. If you’re in the process of building your writer’s toolbox, here are some of my top essentials for writers.
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Sorry I’m Late
I tried my very bestTo get out the doorBut it’s quite hard to hurryA daughter who’s four She’s not the only oneHer sister is just twoRushing out the doorIs more than she can do We fight about jacketsWe fight about shoesWe fight about headbandsAnd wearing tutus We bring all the…
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The Day I Signed My First Book Contract
Outside of Grace officially entered a publishing contract in what was simultaneously the most monumental and mundane Monday of my life. It was a day of parenting, full of wiping noses, bottoms, and tears—in no particular order. After preparing an afternoon snack, I checked my phone and saw an email…
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Save Some for Me
Save Some For Me I know you want to do big things, to make a difference, to be the change.I know you pour out your heart and energy into our community.I know you love people well.So save some for me, Mom. Save time for slowing down, for eye-to-eye moments, and…
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Anna Daugherty — Freelance Journalist 