How to Approach Beta Reader Feedback
Ah, beta feedback! You've sent your book off to betas, waited in nail-biting anticipation, and they've written back and you're sitting...
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R. Dugan
- Dec 15, 2019
- 3 min
4 Tips For A Successful Beta Reader Experience
The beta reader stage of the writing process is both fun and nerve-wracking at times; your manuscript has likely been through critiques...
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R. Dugan
- Dec 1, 2019
- 3 min
Beta Readers - What They Are and Are Not!
Hey, Writer! So you're at the stage in the noveling process where you're ready to reach out to beta readers - congrats! This is such a...
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R. Dugan
- Nov 10, 2019
- 1 min
Author Interview: Renee Dugan
Happy Sunday, Dreamers! A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by the incredibly talented Holly Ash about all things...
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R. Dugan
- Oct 13, 2019
- 3 min
HOW TO OPEN PREORDERS ON INGRAMSPARK – 5 Easy Steps!
Preorders are a big deal in the writing world! When I started my self-publishing journey, I did as much research as I could on how to...
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R. Dugan
- Sep 15, 2019
- 2 min
The Hows and Whys of Self Care
Self-care is gaining popularity and attention across the board. While some debate how much caring for oneself is too much, the fact...
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R. Dugan
- Sep 1, 2019
- 3 min
Fantasy Worldbuilding: Beware the Wording!
There’s a lot of freedom in writing fantasy, which is one of the reasons it’s my favorite genre. In addition to the sheer magnitude and...
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R. Dugan
- Aug 18, 2019
- 4 min
Plotting Tip: FLASH CARDS!
So if you’re anything like me, you have a dangerous love for office supplies. You may not actually use them, but collecting them is just...
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R. Dugan
- Aug 4, 2019
- 4 min
EDITING HACK: Setting Yourself Up For Success!
With Camp NaNoWriMo having just ended, a lot of people are starting to discuss next steps with their novels – which means the subject of...
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R. Dugan
- Jul 7, 2019
- 2 min
Life Lessons Learned At Disney World
Happy July, Dreamers! In this week’s life update: I just got back two weeks ago from the amazing blessing of a vacation with two of my...
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R. Dugan
- Jun 23, 2019
- 3 min
The Importance of Having a Writing Space You LOVE!
Have you ever walked into a room and thought “…I can’t write here?” I’m a mover. I always like to visit people and places. I also love...
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R. Dugan
- Jun 9, 2019
- 2 min
ANNOUNCEMENT: Publication News!
Heads up, readers! MY NEXT BOOK IS COMING OUT IN DECEMBER 2019! This release will kick off my seven-part NA High-Fantasy series, THE...
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R. Dugan
- May 26, 2019
- 1 min
UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Hey, everyone! Just a small heads-up in case you don’t follow me on social media (in which case you totally should!): I have a BIG...
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R. Dugan
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min
UPDATE: The Work/Life Balance
HOWDY, Y’ALL! Life has been crazy lately – to put it lightly! In April, I was editing books, beta-reading books, working with industry...
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R. Dugan
- Apr 7, 2019
- 2 min
Four Questions for Your Romantic Pairing!
Recently, I began working on edits for a project I’ve spent a ton of headspace in for the last two years. But I’m never content with just...
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R. Dugan
- Mar 24, 2019
- 4 min
EDITING HACK: Fluff Words!
I tackled this subject in my Instagram Stories and received a lot of positive feedback – this is a subject writers want to know more...
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R. Dugan
- Mar 3, 2019
- 2 min
March Goals + Content Posting Schedule
Wow! March already? When did that happen? 2019 feels both eternal and like it’s moving lightning fast so far. This is adulthood, right?...
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R. Dugan
- Feb 24, 2019
- 2 min
THE CURSE OF THE BLESSED Updates – And Why It Matters
On Wednesday, February 20th, I finished the third book in the core trilogy of The Curse of the Blessed, a series I’ve been working on...
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R. Dugan
- Feb 17, 2019
- 1 min
WRITING FUEL: Power Protein Recipe!
Show of hands if you feel this: one of the hardest things to balance in life is the relationship between writing and eating. A lot of...
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R. Dugan
- Feb 10, 2019
- 2 min
EDITING HACK: Visual Platforms
O thou typo, small and crafty Surviving every single drafty How you make it through each round – a mystery What we share – a violent...
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