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food-fiction

The Importance of Food in Fiction

July 8, 2019January 19, 2023 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Do you remember the basics of food in your writing? How to use food to connect with your readers.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, Writing & Editing Tips & AdviceTagged character-development, creativity, food, personality, power, process, research, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
Bechdel test -- women and gender in fiction

On the Bechdel Test

July 1, 2019September 26, 2020 cortnilmerritt2 Comments

Realistically, not all conversations between characters of the same gender revolve around the opposite gender.

Posted in Thoughts on BooksTagged advice, character-development, children, creativity, editing, emotions, inspiration, mindfulness, personality, power, psychology, self-edit, tips, voice, women, world building, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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Fullness of Absence

June 24, 2019April 16, 2021 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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Editing for Creative Writing

June 10, 2019April 16, 2021 cortnilmerritt7 Comments

Creativity is a gift. And a curse. Creative editors help writers make the most of their spark.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged advice, character-development, creativity, editing, emotions, inspiration, mood, power, process, psychology, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Apps to Make You a Better Writer

May 20, 2019April 16, 2021 cortnilmerritt1 Comment

Your phone is a tool. Harness it to write better with these unique apps.

Posted in Writing & Editing Advice & TipsTagged app-review, creativity, editing, favorites, inspiration, power, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
3 questions to focus writing & manage time

3 Questions to Focus Your Writing Time

April 29, 2019January 19, 2023 cortnilmerritt3 Comments

Learn from Oprah. Organize your writing time wisely with these 3 questions.

Posted in Thoughts on Business, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, Writing & Editing Tips & AdviceTagged advice, favorites, inspiration, Oprah, power, self-edit, time, tips, women, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process

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