How to Balance Writing with a Full-Time Job (Without Burning Out) 7 Tips
If you’re trying to build a writing career while holding down a full-time job, you already know it’s not for the faint of heart.
October 8, 2025
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If you’re trying to build a writing career while holding down a full-time job, you already know it’s not for the faint of heart.
Why Symbolism and Motifs Matter Every story has layers, the surface plot that keeps readers turning pages, and the deeper emotional truths that make
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How to Use Subplots to Strengthen Your Story Layer your narrative with purpose, not padding. Stories are never just about one thing. While the
If you’re a writer with a book out in the world, you know that email can be both exciting and terrifying. Maybe today is
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How to Balance Humor and Drama in Fiction Finding the sweet spot between laugh-out-loud moments and gut-punch emotion. Writing a story is a bit
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A Workbook for Developing Positive Thinking Strategies
We all try to think positive, but sometimes it can be so hard. Life can get crazy, and we get pushed and pulled from all different directions. How do you stay positive when life seems to be conspiring against you? The Thinking Positive Toolbox will help you develop your own strategies to stay positive in this crazy life.
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