Can a piece of writing still be good if one or more of its main characters are terrible and completely unlikable? Do main characters need to be likable? If so, why?
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Tag: Reading
Why You (Yes, You) Should Read Romance Novels
Romance novels and rom-com novels get a bum rap and are often considered as “trash,” or as “guilty pleasures”– the books one should be ashamed to read. Typically romance novels are shoved in the back of a closet or are quickly discarded after they’re read, not displayed on bookshelves for guests to see in a home library, in other words. And this, quite frankly, annoys me. Because romance novels can and do offer so much to readers and writers alike.
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What to Read if You’re a Writer
As someone who founded a book club called the Egalitarian Book Club, I would never dissuade anyone from reading a bit of anything and everything by a diverse array of authors. However, if you’re a writer, you might want to be a bit more decisive about what you read on a regular basis… at least eighty to ninety percent of the time.
Here’s a short list of what you should read if you’re a writer.
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Audiobooks Are Books. Period.
There’s been a lot of debate about whether audiobooks are “real books” since they’ve started becoming more popular and accessible. And I keep wondering how this is even a debate. Audiobooks are “real books.” Period.
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Free Write About Why Reading is Important to You
Today’s writing prompt will help you become more self-aware. Keep reading to see the full writing prompt.
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Book Review: The Faraway World
After reading Infinite Country, I will read anything Patricia Engel writes. So, this book was already on my radar in 2023. And it’s no surprise it was a five-star read for me…
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Sunday Summary & Writing Prompt: What keeps your creativity alive as a writer?
Today is Sunday, so it’s a good time to reflect on and write about the week you just had. Write a piece of fiction about it if you’re in a creative mood. Or use today’s writing prompt to pause and reflect on your own writing process, and what writing means to you.
Keep reading to see today’s full reflective writing prompt, as well as weekly updates on what I’ve been writing and reading, and more.
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Sunday Summary & Writing Prompt: What are your thoughts on A.I. and Writing?
Today is Sunday, so it’s a good time to reflect on and write about the week you just had. Write a piece of fiction about it if you’re in a creative mood. Or use today’s writing prompt to pause and reflect on your own writing process, and what writing means to you.
Keep reading to see today’s full reflective writing prompt about A.I. and writing, as well as weekly updates on what I’ve been writing and reading, and more.
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Sunday Summary & Writing Prompt: What inspires you as a writer?
Today is Sunday, so it’s a good time to reflect on and write about the week you just had. Write a piece of fiction about it if you’re in a creative mood. Or use today’s writing prompt to pause and reflect on your own writing process.
Keep reading to see today’s full reflective writing prompt, as well as weekly updates on what I’ve been writing and reading, and more.
**Quick Note: You can now download the Ebook: 150 Days of Writing Prompts**
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Sunday Summary & Writing Prompt: How does the winter season affect your writing?
Since today is Sunday, reflect on and write about the week you just had. Write a piece of fiction about it if you’re in a creative mood. Or use today’s writing prompt to pause and reflect on your own writing process. Keep reading to see the full writing prompt, as well as a weekly update on what I’m writing, reading, and more.
**Quick Note: You can now download the Ebook: 150 Days of Writing Prompts**
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