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    How to Approach Beta Reader Feedback
    R. Dugan
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    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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    4 Tips For A Successful Beta Reader Experience
    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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    Beta Readers - What They Are and Are Not!
    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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    Author Interview: Renee Dugan
    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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    HOW TO OPEN PREORDERS ON INGRAMSPARK – 5 Easy Steps!
    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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    The Hows and Whys of Self Care
    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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    Fantasy Worldbuilding: Beware the Wording!
    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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    Plotting Tip: FLASH CARDS!
    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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    EDITING HACK: Setting Yourself Up For Success!
    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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    Life Lessons Learned At Disney World
    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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    The Importance of Having a Writing Space You LOVE!
    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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    ANNOUNCEMENT: Publication News!
    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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    UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENT!
    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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    UPDATE: The Work/Life Balance
    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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    Four Questions for Your Romantic Pairing!
    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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    EDITING HACK: Fluff Words!
    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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    March Goals + Content Posting Schedule
    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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    THE CURSE OF THE BLESSED Updates – And Why It Matters
    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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    WRITING FUEL: Power Protein Recipe!
    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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    EDITING HACK: Visual Platforms
    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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