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What is NaNoWriMo?
November is on the horizon - which means most corners of writerdom are abuzz about "NaNoWriMo"! Chances are, if you're a writer, you've...
R. Dugan
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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Traditional Publishing: The Pros and Cons
Not gonna lie...I spent most of my life dreaming of being a traditionally published author, on major bookseller shelves worldwide! My...
R. Dugan
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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Self Publishing: The Pros and Cons
Are you conflicted on indie vs. traditional publishing? So was I! There are a lot of different aspects that play into making such an...
R. Dugan
Feb 27, 20223 min read
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How to Plot A Novel
Let me start by saying, there are so many different ways to plot a novel! But whether you prefer character-driven stories or ones that...
R. Dugan
Feb 20, 20224 min read
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What's MY Self-Publishing Process?
I probably receive this question more than any other from fellow writers and readers alike! It's hard to talk about the self-publishing...
R. Dugan
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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I Finished My First Draft - Now What?
Finishing a novel is a BIG DEAL! A HUGE deal, in fact! But a lot of authors face this landmark moment with trepidation, unsure of what...
R. Dugan
Feb 6, 20222 min read
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What To Do When You Don’t Know What Happens Next
Unless you're a dedicated outliner - and even then! - you may find yourself asking "Now what?" during the drafting phase as you reach the...
R. Dugan
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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How to Write with a Clingy Baby
Another important topic I was asked about frequently as a new writer-mom was HOW TO WRITE WITH A CLINGY BABY! I got some pretty earnest...
R. Dugan
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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How to Stay on Top of Writing When You Have A Baby
In 2021, my husband and I welcomed our incredible Godsend of a son, JD, into the world. This was an incredibly rewarding and challenging...
R. Dugan
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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