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How to Write a Thrilling Thriller, Pt.II
"If the outline was too detailed, I might have missed the sparks along the way that inspired me to create a new delicious twist. Always leave yourself the freedom to explore a new path, no matter how certain you are of where the story is going to go."
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Rachel Werner
May. 31
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How to Write a Thrilling Thriller, Pt. I
Jennifer Pearson, Rachel Peterson, and Dinesh Thiruon speak to how they developed original tales that were suspense-filled enough to snag book deals.
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Rachel Werner
Apr. 30
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How To Craft a Cookbook
A yacht chef and a Caribbean chef-owner compare notes: Abby Cheshire and Rawlston Williams on building debut cookbooks.
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Rachel Werner
Mar. 31
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How to Bring a Nonfiction Series to Life
From idea to series: Dr. Seema Yasmin on representation, revision, and writing in community.
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Rachel Werner
Feb. 26
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Choose a Writing Career Catalyst
"Where do I go from here?"
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Rachel Werner
Jan. 7
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The Secret Life of a Ghostwriter
Curious how writers get paid to stay invisible? Eliza Waters breaks it down.
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Rachel Werner
Nov. 30
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Paving the Road to Paid Content
Learn why working writers should experiment with short-form content.
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Rachel Werner
Oct. 31
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How to "KonMari" Your Writer’s Life
An "entrepreneurial spin" on Kondo's 6 basic principles to tidy up your writing life.
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Rachel Werner
Oct. 1
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5 Questions Writers Should Ask Before Paying for Publishing Help
Scammers target writers with big promises and shiny packages. Learn to vet offers, verify credentials, and demand clear deliverables—before you pay a cent.
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Rachel Werner
Aug. 27
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Is the Writer You Used to Be Holding You Back?
“I challenge you today to stop clinging to the writer you have been so that you may fully embrace the writer you are becoming.“
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Rachel Werner
Jul. 31
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The Truths We Burrow Into Fiction
Reflections from six authors on how identity, experience, and intention shape the characters they create.
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Rachel Werner
Jul. 2
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Are Most Writers Broke?
"If we are always working, when are we writing?"
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Rachel Werner
Jun. 1