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Author Interview: Marieke Nijkamp

Title: This is Where it Ends Author: Marieke Nijkamp Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Links: GoodReads | Marieke’s Website Blurb: 10:00 a.m. The principal of Opportunity, Alabama’s high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester … Continue reading

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What is the most difficult thing about writing?

If you follow the agent Peter Knapp on Twitter, you’ll notice that every now and then he opens a special window for authors to submit their query / sample pages. If you submit on these days, he’ll write back with personalised … Continue reading

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An Inspiration Post, for writers

Do you ever have one of those days where you don’t feel like writing? I had one on Sunday. I got 1,000 words down and then looked bleakly at my manuscript and thought… I really don’t want to write another … Continue reading

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Do you have a writing routine?

Do you have a writing routine? More importantly, how does that routine differ from your ideal routine? My current routine is no routine. I churn out 1,000 words a day whenever the urge strikes me. Sometimes it takes ten minutes, … Continue reading

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Writing wise, what have you accomplished this year?

I want this to be an “inspiration” post of sorts. A place for everyone to share what they’ve been up to, list their successes, and inspire others to keep working and writing. What have I accomplished this year? 2014 has … Continue reading

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Just write every day of your life…

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Nanowrimo, Day #20

I can’t believe I’m still on track! My novel is a mess, but hey, my word count is on track 🙂 I hope all you other Nanowrimo writers out there are doing well.

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Nanowrimo, Day #12

It’s getting towards the “harder” part of Nanowrimo for me. The first few days are always the easiest because you’re motivated and the work you are getting down is what has been in your head for a while. But towards … Continue reading

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