I've never had a ton of traction on Twitter so my exit here is hardly as big a sacrifice as others who've already left. But I'm joining the throngs to bid this platform farewell. I don't want to stick around to see what happens next.
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Cultivate your authority and don’t be surprised or impatient if the pace of your growth sometimes feels excruciatingly slow. That’s part of the journey. Author experts are not made overnight.
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You don't need to have a "higher purpose" to be writing a book. And you don’t have to carry the burden of shoulding yourself if your purpose is less valued than others. The achievement of getting published; to share your story; or even to be famous or make money are not wrong.
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Authors are a special group of people—a courageous, persistent, hardworking group of history keepers. And tomorrow is THE day to acknowledge them. To celebrate: purchase books, write reviews, or give encouraging shout-outs using #NationalAuthorsDay on social media.
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Happy Halloween! I hope your day is filled with treats and not tricks. What spooky story or thriller on your previously read list sticks out to you?
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I'm grateful to be joined by who's guest-teaching Mastering Craft: Finding & Making Meaning in memoir with me tomorrow. Come discover the ins & outs of how to SHOW AND TELL when writing your memoir.
Join us on Tuesdays in November. Details @ magicofmemoir.com.
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This past #WriteMindedPodcast episode with includes her advice on project sustainability. What helps you stay the course when it comes to your writing?
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If you're looking for a little perspective, try keeping a journal of your emotional experience about writing or during your writing sessions. Track how you feel—in your body, about the work, your state of mind. Try it for a few weeks and see if you notice any trends.
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You can write novels and memoirs from a kind of authority that doesn’t require accumulating years of study or apprenticeship. Don't sell yourself short—you're an expert in your lived experience.
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Writers, don't underestimate your bravery! Writing authentically takes guts. So commend yourself. Be proud. And #WriteOnSisters!
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“Haven’t we all, as time continues, found that we must be kind to ourselves and listen to our thoughts, because fewer and fewer of those remain who know what is most real to us?” Get real with us & on our newest #WriteMindedPodcast episode.
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Join me & @MemoirGuru for our upcoming 4-week class, Mastering Craft: Finding & Making Meaning. It's full of advice with classes on showing & telling; advanced narration; reflection & takeaway; & meaning-making. Tuesdays: November 1-22. 4pm PT | 7pm ET.
If you’re getting modest responses, feedback, media coverage, etc., remember that this is a competitive industry and keep at it! This is not a single-effort industry.
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What do you personally look for in a #book or in an author—what quality makes an #author great or what features embody a book you can't put down? Share with us in the comments! Bonus points for specific authors or books you recommend! #BookRecommendations
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Tis the season for the amazing ! Who's challenging themselves this year?! Your story matters, so sign up to get the accountability, support, and structure to reach your #writinggoals. #nanowrimo2022 nanowrimo.org
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There’s a lot to keep in mind as you write—which is why writing is an art, something to be refined & practiced. A big stumbling point to avoid is the inclusion of scenes that don't deserve the attention they're given. Make your scene earn the right to be included in your book.
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I hope you'll join us this Sunday, October 30th for our Happy Women Dinners event from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Come for the amazing stories, delicious food, and the best company. It will be a fabulous time. Follow the link for all the details and to register. us19.campaign-archive.com/?u=28179047fc6
Reaching into the archives to remember how gives both encouragement and a dose of the reality of “making it” as a modern writer/author Listen to see how she pieces together her worklife, multitasking and creating and making ends meet.
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Of course both traditional houses and indie authors want their books to earn out in Year 1, but that’s not common. Set a benchmark for three years—and consider recouping your investments around the publication of books 3 & 4 to be a success.
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Need a push to finish up a lingering project? Here's a few tips. I hope they help. When all else fails, just get your butt in the chair! #writingtips #writingadvice #pubtip #authorsoftwitter
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“Writing became the elixir to many of my mental wounds.” —Prince Shakur Tune in this week to get crafty with us as shares the art of reflective writing.
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The platform writer wants to have a book to boost their credibility & professional legitimacy. The passion writer will pursue the project they know they're supposed to write by speaking their truth. Which one are you? Neither is right or wrong—writing is all about what fuels us.
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Mentoring is about how you engage with people and who’s in your inner circle, even if that circle is virtual. Find your sisterhood, broaden your web of writerly connections, and #WriteOnSisters!
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How have you been successfully using your social media to grow your readership? Which platforms seem to be most beneficial to you as an author?
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Guest joins us this week on #WriteMindedPodcast to share his Craft-minded perspective on how to look at craft through different lenses—particularly when it comes to extracting meaning through reflection, the cornerstone of memoir.
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Some writers think that the more big words they use the more educated they sound. I assure you this is not the case. Mostly this makes a reader feel like they have to try too hard, or feel that you’re trying too hard, which is even worse.
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#Memoirists, you must show AND tell. Too much showing is exhausting & can create distance between you & your reader. The telling part is where a memoirist gets into their own head to articulate the “what for.” These are moments of realization, moments of insight.
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Your unfinished writing lives in the recesses of your mind and weighs on your conscience—especially those projects you know are destined for something bigger. You might think that there’s always going to be a better time, but the truth is that there is no better time than now.
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Traditional publishing is the dream of many authors, so check out some past advice about the best way to go about finding an agent, as well as do’s and don’ts, from one of the most prolific bloggers around, agent-turned-author .
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The most valuable asset you have as a writer is your content, and it’s easier than ever today to make your content available to an audience. If you're resistant to exploring different ways to expand your reach, your success may depend on a simple mindset shift.
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Join me in Berkeley, CA, at The Beat Dance Studio for a conversation with , author of Promenade of Desire, a new memoir out this fall on She Writes Press. A Q&A, Salsa lesson, and party! Don't miss out—October 29 from 7:30-10:30pm. theberkeleyperformingarts.org
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Authors who have the right personality for their particular area of expertise, or who engage with their community in such a way that the community rallies around them, succeed almost despite themselves. #GreenLightYourBook
This week is so proud to be publishing AFTERMATH, edited by Elizabeth G. Hines and featuring some of the most important feminist voices of our time. Please order this important book and share it widely.
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The heart and soul of memoir lies in two elements of craft that every memoirist needs to have a firm handle on: reflection and takeaway. So register to join me for one of my favorite workshops on this topic. October 20-22. Get all the details at: udayton.edu/artssciences/i.
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A blog can be a great a platform-builder...if it has focus! Your blog should be turning you into the go-to person on the subject of your book. If it’s not accomplishing that, and if your posts have nothing to do with what you’re writing, your blog could be working against you.
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Today's Craft-minded spin-off of #WriteMindedPodcast features the amazing, . Tune in to get her expertise on placing yourself in a broader historical context & stitching together that quilt of experience in a way that is satisfying to your reader.
The deadline for our STEP contest is approaching! I'm really looking forward to awarding two winning authors full publishing packages! Check out all the contest details at: shewritespress.com/equality-in-pu Submissions will be accepted through October 15th.
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Memoirists, don't get too caught up in writing details exactly as they happened. There are layers to “getting it right,” because even if you do get it right, you can't account for others' feelings & interpretations. Just do your best to write a fair, kind, and true accounting.
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Freewriting is a great way to start something, but it’s not a viable way to finish anything. In order to complete your memoir and end up with something polished and cohesive, you’re going to need more: you’re going to need framing and structure.
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This #WriteMindedPodcast oldie but goodie with is about permission—to write what you’re called to write, embracing unreliability, or imperfect or lost memory, and seeing where the story goes.
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