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Learn from Mistakes: Overlooking Banned Books in Writing

Making mistakes is an integral part of the writing journey. Each misstep presents an opportunity to learn and grow. A lot of writers make one crucial...

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how to read as a writer

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How to Read as a Writer

So, you've crafted your story, but it feels like something is amiss. The pacing in the middle might be off, or perhaps the climax isn't as impactful...

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Writing Creative Non-fiction from the Heart

At Hire a Writer, we have “Two Things Tuesday.” Every Tuesday, Joy comes up with a prompt that requires all of us to answer two things. I look...

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Life Beyond the Shitty First Draft: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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Life Beyond the Shitty First Draft: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

"Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to...

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When Writing is Hard: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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When Writing is Hard: A Review of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

When I was 19 years old, I was standing in the foyer of my grandmother’s house when my dad called me over. He patted the seat next to him on the...

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7 Books About Creative Writing Every Aspiring Writer Should Read

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7 Books About Creative Writing Every Aspiring Writer Should Read

They say the best writers are readers, and while there are endless learning opportunities to be gleaned from reading novels and poems, there’s no...

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