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Why Most Writers Should Mostly Ignore AI
As you dream up story ideas, don’t be a victim of the hype cycle
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You Can Write About a Topic Again and Again and Again
Learn why it’s OK to go to the well over and over, and how to do it successfully
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Writers: Beware the Influencers’ Echo Chambers
Claims reverberate between self-described experts, and they might even be true
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How to Slash 25% of the Words From Your Story, and Why
Any story can be drastically shortened (and thereby improved) using an editor's mindset and these simple tools
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Writers Need Four Eyes, Minimum
At least two of them must be not yours
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August 2023
To Grow Your Audience, Stop Using Big Words
Improve your writing, and your reach, by breaking this one pernicious habit
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Writers Should Serve Cake First, Then Veggies
A simple way to make your articles more compelling and easier to read
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Why Did My Story Flop?
There are so many reasons a story can fail, and so few guarantees for success
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What Medium Wants From Writers
Medium's human curators and algorithms now prioritize GOOD WRITING. I've figured out what that means, and it matters no matter where you publish your…
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Welcome to the Writer's Guide, Launched 8.16.23
Here's what you can expect from this weekly newsletter and my mentoring and coaching opportunities
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Fundamental Elements of a Good Article
Plus a Quick Tip: Let your stories simmer before you publish
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Punctuation Guide: The Rules & How to Break Them
Simple, definitive suggestions on how to punctuate properly. Or not! A special instructional for paid subscribers only.
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