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“I Hate My Book”

September 6, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

Sometimes, people tell me they hate their book. Their work in progress.On occasion, I say it myself, about a book I’m working on.I get it; sometimes we have this visceral reaction to this thing we’re

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Representation Matters and So Does Your Story

August 30, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

My friend has just qualified as a personal trainer. She’s venturing out into the world of marketing, approaching gyms to offer her services—doing all the scary things we must do if we want our ideas

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Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing—How to Decide

August 23, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

“Oh, you self published? I thought you were a real author.”Wow, love. You actually said it out loud, didn’t ya?I read an article not so long ago (the article itself is pretty old, but the sentiment

How to Avoid Looking Like an Amateur Author

August 16, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

I’m going to make a big assumption about you: you're an expert. A pro.You love what you do, you do your absolute best for your clients, your friends, your family—and you go above and beyond to deliver

Stop Trying to Find Your Voice

August 9, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

I looked everywhere: in my friends’ heads, in the books of writers I love, on TV shows and in movies; even down the back of the sofa.I looked inside my own head, and outside it, too.But I never did

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Your Nonfiction Book Table of Contents—Burlesque Style

August 2, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

Ever seen a burlesque show?(If not, check out my beautiful assistant Lily La Rosa, who owns Glitter Girls Burlesque)Burlesque is all about the tease: fun, dancing, a little bit naughty…Think of your

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29 People, Places, and Things to Inspire You

July 26, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

Another day, another listicle.Sorrynotsorry because I love when people I like share their creative influences—it widens my horizons and introduces me to many cool new folks.I’ve been reading Show

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31 Writing Tools to Get Your Book Done

July 19, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

There are approximately 927,833 writing tools out there to choose from, and the choice can be bewildering. I know, because I have been bewildered by the choice, and have spent quite a lot of money on

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Writers Block: 10 ADHD-Friendly Brain Tricks to Get Started

July 12, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

Almost every Sunday evening, Joe and I play Dungeons & Dragons with a group of buddies and IT’S SO FUN. We never struggle to get started; we’re always super-eager to start adventuring.I know

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Start Your Book with a Reader Journey

July 5, 2022
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/ By Vicky Fraser

Have you ever seen the movie Snakes on a Plane? My condolences, if so. That’s a couple of hours of life we’re never gonna get back.So.Why was it so very appalling? It wasn’t the preposterous premise;

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