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Sometimes you need inspirational writing music that isn’t distracting you with words, pulling your mind out of the scene because it’s now obsessing with whether or not it heard that lyric right. I often listen to instrumental soundtracks and songs when I’m editing or proofreading, too, to maximize my concentration and funnel out other distracting […]
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You know how it is when you’re five books deep into a really rad urban fantasy or thriller series, and these characters are like your family. You know them better than your family. Their past relationships, favorite foods, idiosyncrasies, sleeping habits, deepest secrets. You latch on to every new piece of information like a squirrel […]
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There is no greater feeling than being surrounded by people who share your passion, especially if you’re a writer or a book lover. Since many of us find each other online and not so much in person (especially if you don’t live in a major city), gathering together to talk about writing or literature is […]
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A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature. — Henry David Thoreau On our second day in Concord, we managed to wake up early despite attending a wedding the night before. We made time to see Old […]
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I don’t know about you, but I use playlists like a mood board for my ears when I’m writing. Creating playlists is a zen-like, soothing activity that prepares me for whatever manuscript, article, or scene I’m writing. The vibe, atmosphere, setting, and feel of a scene informs the music I choose to help me get […]
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