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Nov 21, 20222 min read
Love Wins in Red White & Royal Blue
Shining like a rom-com beacon in the darkness, Casey McQuinston’s Red White & Royal Blue creates joy and hope in the world of politics
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Nov 12, 20208 min read
Reinventing the Word - Originality in Writing
Your writing does not have to be entirely original. I find it easier and more fun to use existing ideas and put your unique spin on the them
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Sep 4, 20205 min read
Taking on 80,000 Words (and Emerging Victorious!)
Let's talk strategy. 80,000 words is a lot of work, but there are ways to make writing a novel easier and more organized.
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Aug 11, 20203 min read
My Summer Reading List
Having a reading list is crucial for inspiration, for growth, and to get the brain moving enough to write!
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Jul 29, 20206 min read
Publishing Poetry - Where to Start?
you don't need to let your poems rot on your desk or in your Notes app. But still, it's tough to know where to start.
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Jul 28, 20201 min read
Best of the Net Nomination!
So, I have an exciting announcement! Yesterday, my poem "the moon and her dying earth" was officially nominated by Teen Belle Magazine...
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Jul 15, 20204 min read
The World is on Fire - Writing in Crisis
It is no small task writing when the world is falling apart. So, here are some thoughts on dealing with writer's block in uncertain times.
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Jul 14, 20201 min read
Hello World!
Here we go! My name is Julia, and there is nothing that I love more than writing and reading other people’s great writing. Welcome to my...
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