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Get Skilled

June 13, 2019 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

You’ll find a lot of articles at this blog that encourage the new writer. Writers come to writing for many reasons, and not all will have a background in writing, fiction, or literature. And while I will forever encourage writers to begin writing at any time and for whatever reason, I do want to further […]

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The Calendar Year Changes Again

December 30, 2018 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

I challenge you–writer or editor–to strengthen one of your writing skills this next year.

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Finish What You Start

January 2, 2018 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

The lure of fresh ideas and new characters is hard to resist, yet finishing stories and pushing through problems is a sure way to become a stronger writer.

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Go 2017 NaNoers!

November 2, 2017 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Encouragement and links for NaNo 2017.

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Practice Leads to Strong Performance

July 17, 2017 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Practice for both ball players and writers is a necessary activity. Don’t shortchange yourself and your skills by skipping writing practice.

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Goodbye 2016, Hello New Year

December 31, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Celebrating your writing accomplishments from 2016.

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2016 NaNoWriMo Prep

October 5, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Tips for preparing for November’s NaNoWriMo. Get the prep done now so that you can begin writing on day 1.

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When the Emperor is Naked, Tell Him

May 14, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

When you’re in a position to tell writers that a story needs more work before it’s published, tell them. Don’t let writers strut proudly around thinking they’ve mastered storytelling techniques, the fiction elements, and grammar if they haven’t. Share your knowledge.

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A Writing Challenge for Genre—(April 2016)

April 8, 2016 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Shake up your writing life by challenging yourself to write in a new genre.

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Why Writing Fiction is Hard

December 6, 2015 by Fiction Editor Beth Hill

Writing novels and long fiction is hard. But the task isn’t impossible. And writing is fun and satisfying. A bit of encouragement for those struggling with their fiction.

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