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How to Deal with Negative Criticism – A Guest Post By E. William Podojil Giveaway ends Jan. 22

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Writing is a very personal thing, like any art can be. By putting something out there, one is inviting praise or criticism whether one intends to or not. Negative criticism is tough to see or hear, but it’s part of the business. I have a saying: There are those who create and there are those […]

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Macabre Themes in Literature: Understanding Our Fascination with Death and the Unknown

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There’s something about the crisp air of autumn, the rustle of leaves underfoot, and the early arrival of dusk that stirs a certain mood—a feeling of lingering unease, as though the world is slipping into a quieter, more introspective time. In this season of shadows, the human fascination with mortality and the macabre feels more

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My Key to a Successful Writing Session: Procrastination – A Guest Post by Katie Groom

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I always kind of chuckle when someone asks me about my writing process because I usually swear up and down that I don’t have one. I pretend that I fly by the seat of my pants sometimes but other times I write lots of notes. I’ve even been known to make an outline — outlines

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