10 Things That Count as Writing
As writers, we find other things to do in order to procrastinate actually writing. This is the gist of every writing meme we come across....
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Shay Miranda
- Oct 10
- 3 min
Harnessing Seasonal and Weather Symbolism in Fiction Writing
Every writer seeks to create a vivid and engaging world that captivates readers and transports them into the heart of the story. One...
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Shay Miranda
- Sep 26
- 2 min
The Power of Color: Symbolism in Fiction Writing
Color symbolism is a powerful tool in the fiction writer's arsenal. It can help convey deeper themes and meanings in your story, as well...
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Shay Miranda
- Sep 12
- 5 min
A Writer's Ultimate Checklist to Self Publishing
As an author, you’ve put countless hours into writing and perfecting your book. Now, you’re ready to take the next step and self-publish...
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Shay Miranda
- Sep 5
- 3 min
Writers: What Each Draft of Your Work in Progress Means
One of the biggest concerns I get about writing is that someone's first draft doesn't exactly match up with someone else's published...
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Shay Miranda
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Medical Dumps for Writers: Writing Characters with PTSD
Hello, your friendly neighborhood writer here to tell you more medical facts to incorporate accuracy into your writing! Remember that...
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Shay Miranda
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Basic Things to Know About Your Main Characters When Writing Fiction
Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, it's a good idea to get to know your main character before embarking on a journey with them. Like...
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Shay Miranda
- Aug 1
- 1 min
An Author's Guide to Word Counts in Fiction
Whether you're going indie or traditional publishing, your novel's final word count matters. Traditional publishing has set industry...
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Shay Miranda
- Jul 25
- 1 min
A Writer's Guide to Proofreading
Proofreading is one of the last steps of your novel, but it might be one of the most important. Proofreading is reviewing a final draft...
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Shay Miranda
- Jul 11
- 5 min
My Novel Writing Process: Write Your Own Novel in 5 Easy Steps
Every author's writing process is different, but I still think sharing it is important, especially for fledgling writers who know what...
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Shay Miranda
- Jul 4
- 1 min
An Easy-Start Guide to Copy Editing for Authors
Editing as an author is one of the big banes of our existences, but a must. You can't have a finished product without editing, and you...
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Shay Miranda
- Jun 27
- 2 min
3 Reasons You Should Be Doing Writing Sprints
Like any skill, writing is a tool that needs to be practiced and worked on. There are tons of ways to maintain a writing habit, but one...
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Shay Miranda
- Jun 13
- 2 min
An Author’s Guide to Developmental Editing
Developmental editing is crucial to making sure your story flows overall. It is key for plot, character arcs, and wording. PLOT Make sure...
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Shay Miranda
- Jun 6
- 2 min
How to Get to Know Your Writing Style
Your writing style is unique to you, and is what sets you apart from other writers telling similar stories to you. Legendary writers like...
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Shay Miranda
- May 9
- 1 min
Writing Education: Books to Teach You
Writing is a career that requires constant learning and striving to be better, but often writers don’t have the resources to continue...
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Shay Miranda
- May 2
- 1 min
How to Develop a Writing Habit
Developing a writing habit can be tricky for people who might not have enough time in the day to write. Writing, like any other skill, is...
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Shay Miranda
- Apr 25
- 2 min
A Guide to Naming Your Characters
Naming your characters can be one of the hardest parts of starting your story, and it’s understandable. Naming a character you create is...
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Shay Miranda
- Apr 11
- 1 min
The 7 Act Story Structure
If you’re a plotter, then you know that writing out the plot arc of your work in progress is crucial to knowing the ending of your book....
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Shay Miranda
- Apr 4
- 2 min
How to Self-Edit Your Novel
So you’ve written a book, and you probably think it sucks. It’s time to run through your work and begin edits, but you don't know what...
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Shay Miranda
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Nobility Titles for Men
This is a follow-up post to a previous blog about noble titles for women. Writers love to write royalty into their works, but diversity...
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