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Category: Thoughts on Life

The importance of charity

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

It's a difficult thing, a solid thing, a hard thing: to let go. To release. But, decisions change the world.

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged advice, character-development, charity, decision, emotions, favorites, mindfulness, psychology, style, used-books, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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On Intransitive Emotions

January 13, 2020September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Writing emotions is complicated. Do all your characters' emotions make sense? Tips for writing fiction and nonfiction.

Posted in Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged creativity, emotions, inspiration, mindfulness, mood, personality, psychology, self-edit, tips, voice, women, writing
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Eye Care for Writers

January 6, 2020October 2, 2020 cortnilmerritt

Writers, editors, and others who stare at computers for a long time are at risk of eye strain. Tips to keep your eyes healthy.

Posted in Thoughts on Business, Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, editing, fashion, health, process, psychology, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
Explore the use of chance and luck in writing fiction.

Chance, Luck, & The Deus ex Machina in Fiction Writing

October 14, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Use chance and luck to explore subtle nuances of a character's choices and fufill their destiny.

Posted in Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, character-development, creativity, fiction, mindfulness, mood, personality, process, self-edit, tips, writing

Fullness of Absence

June 24, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Silence as a space to be filled or cherished - the very idea made me think. Isn't silence already full?

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged character-development, creativity, decision, emotions, favorites, mindfulness, mood, music, personality, power, process, Silence, space, style, time, tips, writing
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Writers Are Weird — YouTube Shout Out

May 13, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

Jenna Moreci explains how weird writers are. How can she be so right?

Posted in Thoughts on Books, Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged favorites, mindfulness, mood, process, research, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process, writing-style, YouTube
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The importance of animals in world building

April 22, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

Animals are around you all the time. Put them in your manuscript to enhance your story.

Posted in Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, animals, character-development, creativity, favorites, inspiration, mindfulness, mood, personality, process, self-edit, tips, world building, writing

The importance of musical influence

February 11, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

The world of your words is rich with sounds. The music of life. The music written into your world makes it real, gives it feeling.

Posted in Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged character-development, creativity, mood, music, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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On Being a Lifelong Reader

January 21, 2019September 16, 2020 cortnilmerrittLeave a comment

A lifelong love of reading brings me to a time where, sometimes, I feel I'll split at the seams. But, I love it.

Posted in Thoughts on Books, Thoughts on Life, Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged favorites, hobbies, reading, research

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  • Improve Your Writing Process July 27, 2020
  • Creative Thinking & Writer’s Block: Oblique Strategies App July 6, 2020
  • The importance of charity July 1, 2020
  • Self-editing Checklist for Authors February 17, 2020
  • How to Outline Your Novel or Nonfiction Book February 3, 2020

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