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How to be a writer: how much feedback?

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

Who should you ask for feedback on your story or novel? Some of them should be fellow writers, so you can be sure they’ll take a critical eye. Some of them should be your target audience, so you can be … Continue reading →

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How to be a writer: getting feedback

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

So you wrote something. Great! Maybe it’s a short story. Maybe it’s a novel. Maybe it’s an epic 300,000-word tome (although if it is, you might have some issues). It’s always good when you can finish a project, but now … Continue reading →

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The Magic Spreadsheet, or, Self-discipline = 250 words per day

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Alex R. Howe

One of the hardest parts of being a writer is finding enough time to write. Writers are busy people, with any number of things like day jobs, classes, families, and always being within arm’s reach of the Internet on their … Continue reading →

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