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How to Approach Beta Reader Feedback
Ah, beta feedback! You've sent your book off to betas, waited in nail-biting anticipation, and they've written back and you're sitting...
R. Dugan
Dec 29, 20193 min read
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4 Tips For A Successful Beta Reader Experience
The beta reader stage of the writing process is both fun and nerve-wracking at times; your manuscript has likely been through critiques...
R. Dugan
Dec 15, 20193 min read
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Beta Readers - What They Are and Are Not!
Hey, Writer! So you're at the stage in the noveling process where you're ready to reach out to beta readers - congrats! This is such a...
R. Dugan
Dec 1, 20193 min read
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Author Interview: Renee Dugan
Happy Sunday, Dreamers! A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by the incredibly talented Holly Ash about all things...
R. Dugan
Nov 10, 20191 min read
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HOW TO OPEN PREORDERS ON INGRAMSPARK – 5 Easy Steps!
Preorders are a big deal in the writing world! When I started my self-publishing journey, I did as much research as I could on how to...
R. Dugan
Oct 13, 20193 min read
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The Hows and Whys of Self Care
Self-care is gaining popularity and attention across the board. While some debate how much caring for oneself is too much, the fact...
R. Dugan
Sep 15, 20192 min read
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Fantasy Worldbuilding: Beware the Wording!
There’s a lot of freedom in writing fantasy, which is one of the reasons it’s my favorite genre. In addition to the sheer magnitude and...
R. Dugan
Sep 1, 20193 min read
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Plotting Tip: FLASH CARDS!
So if you’re anything like me, you have a dangerous love for office supplies. You may not actually use them, but collecting them is just...
R. Dugan
Aug 18, 20194 min read
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EDITING HACK: Setting Yourself Up For Success!
With Camp NaNoWriMo having just ended, a lot of people are starting to discuss next steps with their novels – which means the subject of...
R. Dugan
Aug 4, 20194 min read
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Life Lessons Learned At Disney World
Happy July, Dreamers! In this week’s life update: I just got back two weeks ago from the amazing blessing of a vacation with two of my...
R. Dugan
Jul 7, 20192 min read
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The Importance of Having a Writing Space You LOVE!
Have you ever walked into a room and thought “…I can’t write here?” I’m a mover. I always like to visit people and places. I also love...
R. Dugan
Jun 23, 20193 min read
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Publication News!
Heads up, readers! MY NEXT BOOK IS COMING OUT IN DECEMBER 2019! This release will kick off my seven-part NA High-Fantasy series, THE...
R. Dugan
Jun 9, 20192 min read
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UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hey, everyone! Just a small heads-up in case you don’t follow me on social media (in which case you totally should!): I have a BIG...
R. Dugan
May 26, 20191 min read
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UPDATE: The Work/Life Balance
HOWDY, Y’ALL! Life has been crazy lately – to put it lightly! In April, I was editing books, beta-reading books, working with industry...
R. Dugan
May 12, 20192 min read
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Four Questions for Your Romantic Pairing!
Recently, I began working on edits for a project I’ve spent a ton of headspace in for the last two years. But I’m never content with just...
R. Dugan
Apr 7, 20192 min read
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EDITING HACK: Fluff Words!
I tackled this subject in my Instagram Stories and received a lot of positive feedback – this is a subject writers want to know more...
R. Dugan
Mar 24, 20194 min read
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March Goals + Content Posting Schedule
Wow! March already? When did that happen? 2019 feels both eternal and like it’s moving lightning fast so far. This is adulthood, right?...
R. Dugan
Mar 3, 20192 min read
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THE CURSE OF THE BLESSED Updates – And Why It Matters
On Wednesday, February 20th, I finished the third book in the core trilogy of The Curse of the Blessed, a series I’ve been working on...
R. Dugan
Feb 24, 20192 min read
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WRITING FUEL: Power Protein Recipe!
Show of hands if you feel this: one of the hardest things to balance in life is the relationship between writing and eating. A lot of...
R. Dugan
Feb 17, 20191 min read
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EDITING HACK: Visual Platforms
O thou typo, small and crafty Surviving every single drafty How you make it through each round – a mystery What we share – a violent...
R. Dugan
Feb 10, 20192 min read
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