Alyssa Hubbard's Blog, page 6

Book Clubs and Their Benefit for Writers

Book clubs: they're great for readers, of course, but what about writers? Well, I joined a book club. Here's what I learned.

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Word Counts, How Important Are They?

Spoiler alert! Word counts are very important. Let's talk about why, and I'll give you some of my general rules and goals for word counts.

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Writing Goals

Every writer that has ever written should set goals for themselves, whether they be daily, weekly, monthly, etc. Why? Let's talk about that.

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Being a Writer Isn’t All About Writing

All you need to do to be a writer is to write, but to be a successful writer? That takes a lot more than just writing. Let's talk about that.

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How a Change of Scenery Can Help Your Writing

Settings and scenery are important. Let's talk about how changing your scenery can help your characters, descriptions, and writing in general.

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What “Terrace House” Taught Me About Writing

I am living for the latest and greatest Japanese reality Netflix series Terrace House, but what has it taught me about writing? Let's talk about that.

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Social-Networking on Social Media as a Writer

Social media is a powerful tool on every writer's tool belt, but with this power comes great responsibility. Let's talk about how to use it responsibly.

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The Difference Between Discipline and Stunting Yourself as a Writer

Good writers need good discipline to actually write and finish a novel. However, can that same discipline actually stunt our growth as writers? Let's talk.

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First Rejection Letter of 2019

Rejection letters are inevitable, but they aren't a death sentence for your work. Keep writing and keep submitting. Let's talk.

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6 Ways to Make Your Characters Pack an Emotional Punch

Your characters are the lifeblood of your story. Here are tips and tricks to make those characters carry some emotional weight. Let's talk about it.

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