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Because that’s what happens when you allow others to dictate your worth — it will kill you.

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I wrote a blog post that was horrible. Claudia said, “People won’t relate.”

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I can’t pinpoint exactly when I first realized writing was hard work.

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At Charleston’s PubSense conference for writers, attendees learn about the free SELF-e service from Library Journal. The program, free for authors, has begun curating independently published ebooks for harried librarians both at the state and national level.

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These are so fascinating!

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One of the most divisive terms that’s been used to tar the fantasy genre is the term “escapism”; the controversy over whether fantasy is fundamentally “escapist” and, if so, whether it ought to be, goes back a long way.

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When a writer falls in love, her writings can either make you fall or will break your heart. When a writer falls in love, she may actually stop writing.

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8. The Recent Transplant Who Is Still Afraid Of Everyone.

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Having heard an earful from self-publishing authors for years, the books industry may get some new insights into how traditionally publishing authors see their experiences. A new international survey is open for input.

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2. “Am I a bad writer?”