Tag Archives: Diana Stout

Best-ever New Thesaurus Is Here! (+ Giveaway)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

I’m sharing Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi’s big day! The Emotion Amplifier Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Stress and Volatility has just released, and as part of the Street Team, I’m helping to get the word out about a … Continue reading →

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What I Look for on Author Websites

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The February 7 question: What turns you off when visiting an author’s website/blog? Lack of information? A drone of negativity? Little mention of author’s books? Constant mention of books? What I Look for on Author … Continue reading →

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Are You a New Writer?

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The January 3 question: Do you follow back your readers on BookBub or do you only follow back other authors? Are You a New Writer? Rather than talk about who I follow on BookBub, because … Continue reading →

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The One Book Review Every Author Wants

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group The December 6 question: Book reviews are for the readers. When you leave a book review, do you review for the Reader or the Author? Is it about what you liked and enjoyed about your … Continue reading →

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Authors Are Fans, Too

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Read how this author reacted meeting one of her own author crushes. Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why I Participate in NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The author discusses her participation in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) since 2013, in which she primarily worked on her seven-story Laurel Ridge romance series. She also published six other books during this period. She attends NaNoWriMo for its accountability, dedicated writing time, camaraderie, and reflection on past achievements. For the upcoming event, the author intends to write a guidebook for aspiring writers. Continue reading →

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How to Stay Positive

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Instead of answering this month’s question, which is an AI question, I queried a writer friend and asked, What would you most like to read about in a blog right now? Her response was, “Staying … Continue reading →

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A Community of Writers

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group Congratulations, Founder Alex J. Cavanaugh, as you celebrate IWSG’s 12th anniversary, achieving the status as one of Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers! The question this month asks: When did you discover the IWSG, … Continue reading →

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How to Become Obsessed With Your WIP Again

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

Through trial and error, I discovered the secret to finding excitement again for every project should I lose interest. To finding that original fire I started with.

Anytime I’m struggling with any WIP, I know exactly what to do, which are two things, and they’re tied together. Continue reading →

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Never Stop Writing

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Diana Stout MFA PhD

After 53 years of writing, I’ve finally found my niche. Continue reading →

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