L. Penelope's Blog, page 6
February 13, 2023
How to Know When You’re Ready to Start Writing – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 205
Taking the leap of face into the abyss of a new manuscript draft.
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February 6, 2023
The Outlining Process for a Second Draft – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 204
Finishing another manuscript! Plus Black history & outlines!
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January 30, 2023
Every “Yes” is a Sacrifice – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 203
Balancing the burners of life, plus working on being a healthier writer.
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January 23, 2023
How I Find My Story’s Theme – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 202
The Anatomy of a Brainstorm.
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January 16, 2023
How to Start Fixing a Broken Book – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 201
Finding joy in the work... or not. Plus revision strategies.
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January 9, 2023
Creating a Novel Revision Schedule – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 200
Planning to succeed, and thanking my past self.
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December 19, 2022
Goodbye 2022! – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 199
This has been a year. I, for one, am ready for the next one.
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December 12, 2022
Good Procrastination – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 198
A very late synopsis, plus when worldbuilding makes no sense.
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December 5, 2022
Measure the Gains – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 197
Yet another writing retreat, and celebrating the wins!
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November 28, 2022
Plot as Vehicle for Character Change – My Imaginary Friends: Episode 196
Having an impact, knowing your why, death stakes, mirror moments, and looking at things differently.
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