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Nov 2, 2019
4 min

Plotting for Pantsers - The Reverse Outline

Reverse Outlines are a great way to revise for writers who are intimidated by outlines and prefer to "write by the seat of their pants".

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Averill Elisa Frankes

Jan 4, 2019
3 min

How to Get (Traditionally) Published

Welcome to 2019, everybody! I know a lot of people want this to be the year they finally get published. That’s a great goal! I get a lot ...

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Do I Really Need A Social Media Presence?

Averill Elisa Frankes

Oct 1, 2018
4 min

Do I Really Need A Social Media Presence?

This is our first guest post by our very own Marketing Guru Sarah Sambles. Make sure you check her out at her website linked after the ar...

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Averill Elisa Frankes

Sep 1, 2018
2 min

How to Find the Time to Write

One of the most common question asked at the socials is how to find the time to write. It’s hard! Most of us have a full-time job or scho...

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Averill Elisa Frankes

Jun 3, 2018
2 min

How to Conquer Writer's Block

I have a secret. Writer’s Block doesn’t exist. Sorry to have to break it to you. Honestly, I’m being a bit flippant. Of course Writer’s B...

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Averill Elisa Frankes

May 12, 2018
3 min

How I Get My Drafts Done on Time

All writers have their “process” and I’m no different. When I’m drafting, having a deadline is what works for me, and I’m usually pretty ...

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Averill Elisa Frankes

Mar 17, 2018
2 min

There's No One Way to Write

At the mixers, a question that comes up a lot is, “How exactly do you do this writing thing?” And queue the avalanche of “shoulds” and “h...

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