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Start with the big picture, then bring your novel into focus one layer at a time

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Separate the work of writing your story from the work of crafting the novel

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The topic: Edit Your Writing the Marie Kondo Way at 4:30 PM Pacific Time

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I wanted your writing advice, not your dog’s allergy update.

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Start with the weird, the wild, and the wonderful… then get to work.

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How Writers Can Use Recurring Themes as Story Seeds

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How an “Away/Toward” Mindset Can Shift Your Motivation, Your Spending — and Maybe Even Your Whole Year

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A new book to help professionals turn their expertise into something lasting

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Reboot your New Year’s resolutions with a mindset shift that will get you back on track to achieve your goals

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