by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 22, 2019 | Dear Writer
I just read Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. What does it mean to steal as an artist? We are all standing on the shoulders of giants. The writers who came before us trailblazed their way to the heart of humanity and have become part of our culture. Stealing from...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 6, 2019 | Dear Writer
Writing a story is like falling in love. And just like in a real relationship, things can get stale and boring. You might even end up in bed with another story idea. My article “Courting Your Story” was published in The Writing Cooperative this week. In...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 4, 2019 | Dear Writer
Hey Writers, Do you listen to podcasts? How about podcasts about writing? I love listening to podcasts to learn more about writing and publishing during my downtime. I put them on while I do laundry or wash the dishes. They’re especially useful when I’m in...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 3, 2019 | Dear Writer
Be content with sucking. You can’t get to your good writing until you get through the bad writing first. You have to make mistakes, crystalize your voice, and implement feedback from people you trust. Embrace the process. There is no such thing as failure when...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 2, 2019 | Dear Writer
How can you get close to your readers? How do you win their trust and make them believe in you? How do you get them invested in your story? By telling them a secret about yourself. Make your readers into your confidants. Reveal a hidden part of yourself through the...
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