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You Can’t Fail NaNoWriMo

Posted 3 years ago by Sheri Spencer

Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? You’ll only fail when you procrastinate, or let your negative self-talk take the wheel. You might not win NaNoWriMo, but you certainly can’t

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Book Review: The Plot Thickens – Noah Lukeman

Posted 3 years ago by Sheri Spencer

Written by a professional editor by trade, The Plot Thickens is a standout book to help guide writers through revision and the polishing of a manuscript. Building on concepts from

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Book Review: The First Five Pages – Noah Lukeman

Posted 3 years ago by Sheri Spencer

This is perhaps one of the most influential books I have read on preparing a manuscript for querying. Noah Lukeman, an editor by trade, guides you through a comprehensive revision

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