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Things To Look For When Buying A Keyboard As A Writer
Writers have numerous tools at their disposal, but few are as important as a trusty keyboard. Even those of us who prefer handwritten drafts must concede to modernity at some point. Shopping for a keyboard doesn't sound all that complicated, but you'll find there are several aspects that might influence your purchase. Though important, I'm omitting common considerations such as pricing for the purposes of this post and focusing instead on writer-specific attributes I tend to
Jan 8, 20254 min read
2025 Goals
Happy New Year, readers! 2024 ended on a pretty high note for me, as described in greater detail here , and I'm raring to go now that we've entered 2025. Like a lot of bloggers out there, I'm kicking off this new year with a post going into my goals for the coming months but, unlike years past, I'm aiming to keep things on the simpler side (and I really do mean it this time). This year, I'm striving to continue the growth I made in 2024 both creatively and as a human. So let
Jan 5, 20255 min read
2024 Wrap-Up
2024 sure was something, wasn't it? Like any year, 2024 had its ups and downs. But somehow, some of the downs felt lower. I don't want to dwell on the negatives, impossible as it may seem, and I'm trying to stay optimistic as 2025 swiftly approaches. And that starts with celebrating the things that did go right in 2024. Things may not have gone according to plan, but there are certainly things to celebrate. This year, my writing got a bit waylaid, but I was able to make some
Dec 31, 20247 min read
Tips For Starting A Blog As A Writer
2024 has been an exciting year for this blog! I was able to give it a long-overdue overhaul I'm incredibly pleased with. I finally got my newsletter up and running after saying I would for Lord knows how long. I uploaded my 300th post back in September and just a few weeks ago, I celebrated the sixth anniversary of launching the site! Even though I've occasionally heard people say that blogs are outdated, I've always felt that this platform works better for me (and my schedul
Dec 29, 20249 min read
What Can Writers Learn From Book Reviewers?
"Reviews are for readers, not for writers" is a phrase you will hear and see a fair bit. Its origins are rooted in the way some authors have reacted to — and interacted with — reviewers and content creators who posted a negative or meh review of their published work. A review's purpose is not to give the author feedback on their writing — as that should come from critique partners, beta readers, and editors long before a book is published. Rather, book reviews are intended t
Dec 22, 20246 min read
5 Common Writing Mistakes That Newbies Make
Writing is said to be an art in which there are no masters, only students. As we tell our stories, we grow alongside them. We continue to develop our skills and learn new ones. Our characters might encourage self-reflection or invite us to view past events in a new light. Writing your first book is an exciting thing. However, as is often the case with any new venture, it's not without its challenges. It's a journey of making mistakes and learning from them. In this post, we
Dec 15, 20249 min read
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