Author: Emily
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The Legacy of Middle School
The Write-Minded podcast had me consider the “inciting incident” that led to a misconception I held as an adult: the time in middle school when a boy made fun of me for going to the school dance.
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Cover Copy Tips
Tips about writing back cover copy that hooks the potential reader, from a webinar featuring Lee Silber.
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My Wish for Goodreads
Different audiences value different books, and I wish that Goodreads reviews would reflect that, with personalized filters.
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Book Review: This Is Marketing by Seth Godin
A review of This is Marketing by Seth Godin, which had a lot of ideas for modern marketing that resonated with me.
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Universal Truths for Authors
During the time of reflection that comes at the new year, I realized some things about being an author and about the publishing industry.
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Some Tips on Character
I participated in a workshop on character led by Barbara Claypole White. Here are some tips.
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This Is Only a Test (Plus NaNoWriMo and Cat GIFs)
I share some thoughts on NaNoWriMo last month, plus an animated cat to express each week of the writing process.
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Rethinking My Audience
A reading at the library led me to reconsider my audience: I want to reach readers who can benefit from my memoir.
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Fall News: A Local Author Book Fair, a New Novel, and Lots of Thoughts
Here’s what I’ve been up to the past few months, and an upcoming event at the library. Spoiler: I’ve been writing a lot!