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You Become a Writer by Writing

The Surprising Things People Believe About Writing

One of the biggest myths in publishing is that talented authors are simply born that way. Here's why the only real difference between a beginner and a professional is how many pages they've written.

The Biggest Lies About Self-Publishing

What You Should Know

After publishing more than one hundred books, here are six myths about self-publishing that keep new authors stuck before they ever begin.

Why I Outline—And Why You Should, Too

It Will Save You Time (No, Really!)

Outlining doesn't kill creativity — it frees you to enjoy the actual writing. Here's why a simple outline can save you weeks of rewriting later.

You Are Not Your Daily Word Count

A slow writing day doesn't make you any less of a writer. Here's why measuring your worth by the number at the bottom of the screen is the wrong way to think about progress.

One Simple Habit That Keeps Your Writing Momentum Going

The hardest part of writing usually isn't the writing itself — it's restarting. Here's the two-minute habit that makes it easy to pick a story back up, any time you left it.

Why Every Author Needs a Research System

If you've ever said, “I know I read that somewhere,” you need a better way to organize your research. Here's how to stop losing hours hunting for facts you already found.