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What is NaNoWriMo?
November is on the horizon - which means most corners of writerdom are abuzz about "NaNoWriMo"! Chances are, if you're a writer, you've...
R. Dugan
Oct 16, 20222 min read


Traditional Publishing: The Pros and Cons
Not gonna lie...I spent most of my life dreaming of being a traditionally published author, on major bookseller shelves worldwide! My...
R. Dugan
Mar 6, 20223 min read


Self Publishing: The Pros and Cons
Are you conflicted on indie vs. traditional publishing? So was I! There are a lot of different aspects that play into making such an...
R. Dugan
Feb 27, 20223 min read


How to Plot A Novel
Let me start by saying, there are so many different ways to plot a novel! But whether you prefer character-driven stories or ones that...
R. Dugan
Feb 20, 20224 min read


What's MY Self-Publishing Process?
I probably receive this question more than any other from fellow writers and readers alike! It's hard to talk about the self-publishing...
R. Dugan
Feb 13, 20224 min read


I Finished My First Draft - Now What?
Finishing a novel is a BIG DEAL! A HUGE deal, in fact! But a lot of authors face this landmark moment with trepidation, unsure of what...
R. Dugan
Feb 6, 20222 min read


What To Do When You Don’t Know What Happens Next
Unless you're a dedicated outliner - and even then! - you may find yourself asking "Now what?" during the drafting phase as you reach the...
R. Dugan
Jan 30, 20223 min read


How to Write with a Clingy Baby
Another important topic I was asked about frequently as a new writer-mom was HOW TO WRITE WITH A CLINGY BABY! I got some pretty earnest...
R. Dugan
Jan 23, 20223 min read


How to Stay on Top of Writing When You Have A Baby
In 2021, my husband and I welcomed our incredible Godsend of a son, JD, into the world. This was an incredibly rewarding and challenging...
R. Dugan
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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