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How to develop a sustainable writing routine

How to develop a sustainable writing routine

I recently received an email from a reader named Abbi P. who asked, "I've been having some trouble developing a daily writing routine, so I thought I would ask you if you had any advice to build good writing habits so I can make that a priority and be able to write...

Where do you want to be one year from now?

Where do you want to be one year from now?

Before I started The Company, I worked in the secular publishing industry for ten years, mostly as a marketing consultant and developmental editor. No matter who my client was, I found that I almost always gave the same advice over and over. There are a few things...

How do I set the stakes in my story?

How do I set the stakes in my story?

My friend Erynn recently emailed me this question. "I've submitted to The Company's critique group a few times and one of your comments kind of stuck with me. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind giving me a little writing advice? You mentioned the last time I...