I am currently documenting the process of writing my next book. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful and messy adventure of transforming a bunch of short-form writing (emails, social media posts, random notes) into a cohesive, compelling manuscript. If you've ever wondered if you could turn your own short pieces into a full-length book, join me to learn how.
It's summertime and that means writing!
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Reader, It's summertime. Or at least it feels like summer here in Middle Tennessee. The kids are out of school, road trips are just around the corner, and turning my attention to my neglected website. If that doesn't scream "summertime," I don't know what does. One of my summer goals is to spruce up and redecorate my website. Specifically, I want to add some helpful resources. The kind of things that benefit writers like you as you tackle your projects. So, would you mind filling out this short poll and telling me which of these three ideas you'd most like to see come to life?
And hey, you don't need to hit reply or follow a link. Just complete the poll below:
Keep your stick on the ice. Frank Ewert |
The Thrill of Writing
I am currently documenting the process of writing my next book. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful and messy adventure of transforming a bunch of short-form writing (emails, social media posts, random notes) into a cohesive, compelling manuscript. If you've ever wondered if you could turn your own short pieces into a full-length book, join me to learn how.
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