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Recent Articles

Let the Land Lie Fallow: Embracing a Dormant Season in the Writing Life
Lately when some friends have asked me how I'm doing, I've told a few of them that I think I'm in a bit of a slump. I spent four years writing and editing my memoir for a traditional publisher before it released in April 2018. In October 2017, I committed to...

What is a Lead Magnet or Email Opt-in Incentive?
Have you ever heard the phrase "lead magnet" or "email opt-in incentive" and wondered what it means? If so, this article is for you. Or, if you know what a lead magnet is but you're not sure how to use one on your own blog or website, hopefully the rest of this post...

How to Edit Your Own Writing :: Self-Editing Checklist for Writers
Do you struggle to know how to edit your own writing? If so, you're certainly not alone. Writing itself is a challenging task, let alone editing your own work! As a writer and editor myself, I know how difficult it is to catch your own mistakes and read your own...