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In-Person Writing Workshops This Summer

May 14, 2025 Laurie

Three in-person writing workshops: 1) Steampunk Creative Writing – POSTPONED Pre-Comic-Con: attendees will participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Genre Writing, Science Fiction, Screenwriting, Writing Coach Filed under: Creative Writing Workshop, Genre Writing Workshop, soulful screenwriting, Steampunk

Guest Post by Nicky Blewitt: Five Effective Pre-Publication Marketing Habits for Fiction Authors

March 23, 2025 Laurie

Before your novel hits the shelves, developing consistent marketing habits can set you up for a successful launch. By starting…

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Posted in: Guest Post, Inspiration Filed under: Book Marketing, Pre-Publication

Voyager Tarot as a Writer’s Tool

October 31, 2024 Laurie

Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween, I’m sharing the exercise portion from “Tarot for Writers” by James Wanless, PhD aka…

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Posted in: Contributor, Fantasy, Fiction, Genre Writing, Inspiration, Science Fiction, Writing Coach Filed under: James Wanless, Now Write! Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror, Voyager Tarot deck

Guest Post by Michael J. Herman: Avoid Getting Lost in the Words and Missing the Message

October 26, 2024 Laurie

Quite often, my clients ask, “How can I make my writing more engaging and hypnotic?” To which I reply, “Create…

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Posted in: Fiction, Guest Post, Inspiration, Nonfiction, Writing Coach Filed under: compelling writing - tips, Michael J. Herman

Guest Post by Kimberly Monaghan: Books Uplift

September 16, 2024 Laurie

The”What” and the “Why” of Books Uplift What is Books Uplift? To be succinct, and a little sassy, it’s exactly what’s written…

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Posted in: Guest Post, Inspiration Filed under: Books Uplift, Kimberly Monaghan

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