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Stop Bullying Yourself
Yep. That’s where I’m going this week. Because I need to hear it and I know some of my fellow writers do, too. Short recap: It’s been a...

R. Dugan
Jan 27, 20193 min read
I’ve Joined Authortube!
That’s right, folks! ReneeDuganWriting has found another outlet – this time in the visual platform! I’ll be repurposing a lot of the old...

R. Dugan
Jan 13, 20191 min read


It’s Okay to Have a Bad Start
Hard to believe we’re already one week into 2019! How’s everyone doing? I’ve seen a variety of reports from other writers across social...

R. Dugan
Jan 6, 20192 min read
2018 Recap + 2019 Goals
It’s so hard to believe 2019 is only two days away! This year has been a major roller coaster, to say the least. Starting in February...

R. Dugan
Dec 30, 20183 min read
A Course in Weapons for Writers – PART 2: Blades & Blunts Weapons – by M. C. Torrent (Aka Chief)
I am..ridiculously excited for the existence of this post. Some weeks ago, I wrote a blog talking about how I’ve really embraced fantasy...

R. Dugan
Dec 23, 20181 min read


ANNOUNCEMENT: Preorders are LIVE!
After weeks of wrestling to understand IngramSpark and KDP, and with the extremely valuable help of a good friend who’s gone through this...

R. Dugan
Dec 16, 20181 min read


Prioritizing When You Are Your Own Publishing House – by Renee Dugan
Check out this blog post I wrote for our indie association, CABIN IN THE WOODS! ❤ Cabin in the Woods There are lots of pros and cons to...

R. Dugan
Dec 9, 20181 min read


Amnesia, Ballroom Dances and Other Recurring Elements
One of the big advantages of editing a bunch of my stories back to back is the ability to see what my recurring elements are – personal...

R. Dugan
Dec 2, 20183 min read
NanoWriMo Final ROUNDUP
People often say that NaNoWriMo, and writing in general, is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. I’m not enough of a runner (i.e. I’m literally...

R. Dugan
Nov 30, 20183 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Sneakers in the Water
Author: Nita Ferris Genre: Paranormal Rating: 3/5 Stars Warnings: Domestic Violence, some gore REVIEW: Nita Ferris was kind enough to...

R. Dugan
Nov 25, 20184 min read
NaNoWriMo Week 3 ROUNDUP
When it rains, it pours! I’ve all but completely recovered as of last weekend from my illness, but now my husband, seemingly out of the...

R. Dugan
Nov 22, 20182 min read


Book Review: Pearl’s Number
Author: Bethany Atazadeh Genre: Dystopian Rating: 4/5 Stars Warnings: None REVIEW: As anyone who knows me is probably aware by now,...

R. Dugan
Nov 18, 20186 min read
NaNoWriMo Week 2 ROUNDUP
Doing NaNo while sick is no joke! This month has brought a whole unique set of challenges, but I have to say, being a rebel has taken a...

R. Dugan
Nov 15, 20181 min read
NaNoWriMo Week 1 ROUNDUP
I decided to do something a little different for the blog this month: I’ll be posting on Thursdays instead of Sundays and including...

R. Dugan
Nov 8, 20181 min read


The Key to Succeeding at NaNoWriMo
Happy NaNo, WriMos! How’s everyone doing so far? Happy times in Renee-land: I’m changing projects already. WHOOPS. When I looked back at...

R. Dugan
Nov 4, 20183 min read


BOOK REVIEW: Crystal & Flint by Holly Ash
Author: Holly Ash Genre: Sci-Fi Rating: 4/5 Stars Warnings: None REVIEW: I first met Holly a little over a year ago when fate (and a...

R. Dugan
Oct 28, 20185 min read


COVER REVEAL: The Chaos Circus
It felt like cover reveal day would never come! But last Saturday, I was finally able to share the cover of my debut novel, The Chaos...

R. Dugan
Oct 24, 20181 min read
UPDATE: Changes Coming to My Blog/Newsletter!
Hello to all my faithful readers! The winds of change are blowing! September and October were tough months for me. I haven’t felt like...

R. Dugan
Oct 21, 20182 min read


Writing Hacks for the Weary Author
As fun as writing is, it can be wearying at times. Sometimes it’s the little things that trip us up – like a vacation in the middle of a...

R. Dugan
Oct 14, 20183 min read


ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLICATION NEWS!
Heads up, readers! MARCH 2019 WILL SEE THE PUBLICATION OF MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE CHAOS CIRCUS! I have been so excited to share this news for...

R. Dugan
Oct 7, 20181 min read
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