Tag Archives: #writingcommunity

Authors Are Fans, Too

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

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 Dr. Diana Stout

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 Dr. Diana Stout

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 Dr. Diana Stout

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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Wow, Do I Have a Story to Tell You!

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Last night, I met with an agent online and chatted about a major, new idea I’m working on. I left the meeting last night with goosebumps. I went to bed not a hundred percent confident which of my dozen projects … Continue reading →

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How to Become Obsessed With Your WIP Again

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

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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Where Do My Story Ideas Come From?

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Where do I get my story ideas from? Here are a few places… Continue reading →

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The Art of Mastering (or Avoiding) Procrastination

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Does procrastination affect you? Would you like to be its master, instead? Continue reading →

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A Writing Career Path: Finding the Joy

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

I found joy as a writer, but I almost gave it up. Writing is so much about the journey. Continue reading →

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Author Envy?

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Have you ever read a line in a novel that stopped you because the sentence was so wonderful? Continue reading →

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