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Non-Rules for Rebellious Writers

Posted on 28th Jan 201928th Jan 2019 by Lisa Sell7 Comments
NON RULES FOR REBELLIOUS WRITERS

Fed up of being peddled rules for writers? Perplexed by how these rules ever got made? You’re not alone. Join the rebellious writers revolution by following these non-rules, or go your own way. It’s good enough for Fleetwood Mac.

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A Writer’s List for Father Christmas

Posted on 17th Dec 201816th Dec 2018 by Lisa Sell6 Comments
Writer's List for Father Christmas - Father Christmas

It’s that time of year this writer hopes her extensive Christmas list will be fulfilled by Santa or anyone really. Pretty please?

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The Rollercoaster of Writing a Short Story

Posted on 15th Oct 201814th Oct 2018 by Lisa Sell10 Comments
Rollercoaster of Writing a Short Story - typewriter

A short story probably sounds easy to write. Because it’s short we love and fear it. Jump on the short story rollercoaster. It’s a short and bumpy ride.

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30 Realistic Facts About Editing

Posted on 13th Aug 201813th Aug 2018 by Lisa Sell10 Comments
30 Realistic Facts About Editing - come at me bro

A fresh circle of hell was created for editing. Give yourself a break, fellow writers, and read this post about editing. Yes, there’s no escape.

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How Writers Are Superheroes

Posted on 19th Mar 201818th Mar 2018 by Lisa SellLeave a comment
How Writers Are Superheroes - superhero shadow

Writers are freaking superheroes, capable of magnificent feats of writing wonder. Channel your inner hero and hoist your underpants over those spangly tights.

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The Never-Ending Drafting Process

Posted on 22nd Jan 201821st Jan 2018 by Lisa Sell10 Comments
Neverending Drafting Process - snowed under

The drafting process. Three words guaranteed to make a writer quiver. It’s necessary. It feels like it will never end. It will not defeat us. Maybe…

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Traversing the Universe of Revising and Editing

Posted on 27th Nov 201725th Nov 2017 by Lisa Sell4 Comments
ASTRONAUT- Traversing the Planets of Revising and Editing

Revising and editing are strange and alien worlds writers will never fully understand. Once we enter them, all communication with Earth is lost. Send in help.

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Have You Finished Your Novel Yet?

Posted on 18th Sep 201718th Sep 2017 by Lisa Sell17 Comments
Stupid questions

There are questions writers groan at hearing, especially when their ‘little’ book will be finished and why it’s taking so long. Stop asking. We’re fragile effing flowers.

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