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Writing a Satisfyingly Self-Destructive Villain
Why, how, and 11 really good examples
Nov 19
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Sarah Allen
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What Writers Get Wrong About Working in Government, with Richard Culatta
And, um...GO VOTE!!!
Nov 5
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Sarah Allen
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What Writers Get Wrong About Working in Government, with Richard Culatta
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October 2024
9 Poems for People Who Don't Like Poetry
And a heaping plate of Meatballs
Oct 15
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Sarah Allen
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The Most Underrated Cryptid, with Rhys Darby
Yeah, that Rhys Darby (!!!!) O.O O.O O.O
Oct 1
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Sarah Allen
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September 2024
Top of the Class: How Kid Lit Authors Can Become Teacher's Pet, with Melissa Taylor
And 6 authors who are doing a good job of it.
Sep 17
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Sarah Allen
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It's MONSTER TREE DAY!!!!
Want a sneak peak at Chapter 1?
Sep 3
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Sarah Allen
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August 2024
I wrote a book (that comes out in TWO WEEKS) and I don't remember.
Am I doing this writing thing wrong?
Aug 20
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Sarah Allen
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I wrote a book (that comes out in TWO WEEKS) and I don't remember.
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The Idea-to-Plot Struggle: 14 Authors Give Their Best Strategies
Plus some thoughts on social media mental health and a board book publishing opportunity!
Aug 6
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Sarah Allen
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The Idea-to-Plot Struggle: 14 Authors Give Their Best Strategies
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July 2024
I'm NOT trying to fight tree huggers, but I grew up with a monster in my backyard
Plus some poison apples, Meryl Streep, and Kirkus didn't hate me this time!
Jul 17
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Sarah Allen
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I'm NOT trying to fight tree huggers, but I grew up with a monster in my backyard
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Diamonds in the Rough: Revising for Poetic, Sparkling Prose
An extra goodie course for paid subscribers!
Jul 16
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Sarah Allen
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Author Publicity: How the Heck Do I Access the Media? with J.E. Thomas
And SO much diving in before we're ready.
Jul 2
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Sarah Allen
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Reaching the Pedals: Writing Middle Grade Characters that Drive The Plot
Including my favorite tool for giving middle grade characters more agency and control than they really have.
Jul 1
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