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How to keep your writing in tense
“All right. This is an oldie, but, uh . . . well, it's an oldie where I come from.” —Marty McFly
Sep 20
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Don't make your readers suffer your throat-clearing
“Sometimes I’ll start a sentence and I don’t even know where it’s going.” —Michael Scott
Sep 13
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You know this writing advice, but do you follow it?
Plus: The origin of the advice
Sep 6
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August 2023
Don’t break your brain
An essential key to better self-editing
Aug 30
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Why some books fall short
An essential reminder for your next self-editing session
Aug 23
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New bonuses await you
I've enabled referral bonuses when you share this Substack with your writer friends
Aug 19
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Here's the best thing you can do for your finished draft
If it works for Stephen King . . .
Aug 16
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Do this to avoid the messy middle
OK, so there's actually no avoiding the messy middle, but this could alleviate the pain.
Aug 10
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"Today it feels impossible"
3 quotes for doubting writers + 3 questions for you
Aug 5
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July 2023
What if your breakthrough is on the other side of your next failure?
Wherein golf pro Max Homa helps you become a better writer
Jul 20
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Does "The Bear" respect its audience? Yes, chef!
Spoiling "Pasta" but with good reason
Jul 8
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June 2023
Why every writer should read this book about songwriting
A slim, inspiring, utterly practical book about songwriting could be just the thing you need to unlock your writing no matter your genre. Plus: New…
Jun 24
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