Hello, my people! I hope everyone’s 2023 is off to an amazing start. We set goals and we’re planning and taking action but also making sure we’re resting, right? Good. Okay. Today, we are going to shift the focus from writing to the process that comes after (and oftentimes during but that’s another story): Editing. …
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My people! It’s been a while, huh? Today, we are going to discuss setting goals in writing by using the 7 essential storytelling elements. But first, a much-needed but short and sweet update. Happy New Year! To summarize my time away over the past 11 months: relocated from CA to TX, started a new position …
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Welcome back, my people! Today, we are diving into how to alchemize emotions and create your best art. I’m talking definitions and the best process to turn even our most painful and negative emotions into something positive and beautiful. First, a brief update… this is the first official post of 2022! There’s something about December …
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It’s December again! ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer & reflection. The collective energy to look back on where we were a year ago compared to now is enticing, and the new year swiftly approaching with a new opportunity to make moves toward where we want to be is exciting! The air of a fresh …
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I’ve been wanting to address this topic for months. When it comes to enhancing our creativity & improving our writing, we always see the need to take in. Take in the world, different experiences with different people, different places, & trying different things. But, we hardly see anyone discuss the benefits of letting go for …
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‘Tis (almost) the season of giving & receiving! If you have a writer in your life and you’re preparing for the holidays, this post is for you! Whether you are the writer and want to treat yourself because you deserve it, or you’re looking to get gifts for someone else, this is the best gift …
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We’ve touched on how I find motivation to write before, but today I want to talk about how to stay motivated while working on creative projects. These methods can be used for anything, it doesn’t just have to be creative projects. Sometimes we need help staying on track for office assignments or tasks around the …
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Update 10/18/2021: You can now receive Your Novel-Writing Checklist for free when you sign up for the A. ERIN WALKER email list! Please leave feedback regarding whether the checklist is helpful & ways it could be better! I hope it gives you a great start in the journey of creating your story. You’ll want to …
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It’s fall! My favorite time of year from living in my hometown, forest city itself, Cleveland, to living in San Diego. There aren’t as many trees here as in Cleveland to blend autumn colors through the city, but the weather is at its absolute best between September and November, to me! It’s also the end …
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And we’re back! You know I get lost in projects and disappear, but the benefit of that is always returning with new experiences under my belt and knowledge to share! So, let’s get into this guide to writing sequels for beginners (or any artists at any level of their journey looking for dope tips and …
