Even Google Wants You to Have a Team

Recently I signed up for the Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate through Coursera. My library had scholarships available, and I’ve been wondering how much of the content would be useful to me, a freelance writer. I need to be visible online.  I want people to find my work especially that I am now preparing to self-publish. 

I’ve just completed the first course, Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce. I didn’t learn a lot that was brand new to me in this introductory class but I'm taking that as good news.  This was just the introduction and there is overlap with my knowledge as a writer. I don't remember where as a writer I heard about marketing funnels.  That's the path potential customers go through from the beginning when they learn about you and what you are offering to the end where they engage.  

But another area of overlap that was especially interesting. Elle Duncan, a Google vice president, discussed building the confidence needed to go on the job search. Though I’m not planning on looking for a job in digital marketing, free lancers are frequently searching for opportunities and sales. So this is information I'm going to need especially if  I do apply for a job.  

In her session, Duncan mentioned two groups of people job seekers need in their lives. She called these people cheer leaders and practice buddies. 

The first group is somewhat obvious. Cheerleaders cheer us on. For a writer these might be the people who talk you through rejections. They lift you up when you are dealing with imposter syndrome. They tell you that no matter what your cousin twice removed said, your book does not need to be one of Reese Witherspoon’s book club selections for you to be a successful writer. 

Practice buddies may require a bit more thought before you see how it relates to your writing. They are the people who help you get the practice needed to perfect your craft. When I heard this term, I immediately thought of my critique group and my accountability group. These are the people who read my work and help me make it better. They recommend books on writing like Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book: A Step-by-Step Guide by Kirsten W. Larson. They nudge you to sign up for classes that you've been talking about but not taken action. That's what Ang did when I talked and talked about Self-Publish Your Masterpiece with Barbara Noe Kennedy (an excellent class). These women are definitely my buddies. 

We writers definitely need a community. Whether you write something like picture books for young readers or essays about being a caretaker, you need your fellow writers. These are people you will get to know. That way when you spot a call for manuscripts, you'll remember that someone in your group is working on something appropriate. Together you will celebrate wins and mourn losses. They are practice buddies and so much more. 

If you don’t have an accountability group or a critique group and would like to connect with fellow Muffin readers, post below. Let people know what you write and what you are looking for. Do you need a critique buddy? Are you interested in assembling a group? This is how the accountability group that I’m in assembled here on the Muffin. 

And if you want to know about this certificate when I have completed it, let me know. One class down and six more to go. 

--SueBE

• To find out more about her writing, visit her site and blog, One Writer's Journey.  

• Click here to find her newsletter.

Sue Bradford Edwards' is the author of over 60 books for young readers.  

She is also the instructor for 3 WOW classes which begin on the first Monday of every month. She teaches:

• Pitching, Querying and Submitting Your Work 
• Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 
• Writing Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 

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Studying Scenes or Mystery Writing or Self Publishing or . . .

Recently Angela Mackintosh was telling a group of us about the amazing class she is taking. It is Jordan Rosenfeld’s Scene Crafting Masterclass. There are video lessons and a workbook. One of the things that Angela likes best is that the instructor does the lessons as well so that you get to see how her scenes develop. Hmm. I’m getting ready to revise a piece of fiction. I bet my scenes could use some work. To take this course, you must be a member of the Writing Mastery Academy which costs $29/month or $289/year. 

I’m in the middle of a series of deadlines so I decided to think it over. 

Meanwhile an email dropped into my inbox. I could sign up for Write Way Better Scenes with Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez. It is part of Pages and Platforms. For $159, I would be able to attend three live sessions with video replays for a year. Was the universe trying to tell me something? 

Still, I had a deadline to meet. When I needed a break, I got up and looked around my office. Despite approximately 3.5 board-feet of how-to books, I didn’t have anything specifically on scenes. So I popped over to my library’s site and Amazon, curious about what I would find. The list included: 

The Writer’s Guide to Vivid Scenes and Characters by S. A. Soule 

The Writer’s Guide to Characters, Plots, and Scenes by S. A. Soule 

Fiction Writing Tools by S. A. Soule 

The Craft of Scene Writing: Beat by Beat to a Better Script by Jim Mercurio 

Scene and Structure by Jack Bickham 

Scenes and Sequels: How to Write Page Turning Fiction by Mike Klaasen 

As I looked at the list of books I was finding, I realized that most but not all of them focused on scene. Maybe some of the books I have here also have sections on scene. Sure, I focus on writing nonfiction, but a lot of the books I have in 3.5 feet of shelf space are on fiction writing. And there are an embarrassing number that I purchased but haven’t read, haven’t read in their entirety, or haven’t read in a very long time. 

In reality, if the universe is trying to tell me something, it is that I have a lot of options. There are a lot of things for me yet to learn about writing. And maybe just maybe I might start that study with what I have here in my office. Not that that reality is going to keep me from signing up for WOW! classes on mystery writing, first chapters, or self-publishing. Let's be serious.  I like taking classes.

What are your favorite ways to learn? 

 --SueBE

• To find out more about her writing, visit her site and blog, One Writer's Journey.  

• Click here to find her newsletter.

Sue Bradford Edwards' is the author of over 60 books for young readers.  

She is also the instructor for 3 WOW classes which begin on the first Monday of every month. She teaches:

• Pitching, Querying and Submitting Your Work 
• Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 
• Writing Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 

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Don’t Try to Do It All

 

Are you trying to do it all?

Not long ago, Ann Kathryn Kelly shared an article with the rest of our accountability group. We oohed and aahed and that isn’t surprising. “Lived In and Loved: Unique Design Concepts Driven by Art and Psychology” in the March 2024 issue of Portsmouth City Lifestyle has it all. In addition to Ann’s byline and powerful prose, it is full of gorgeous photos. I just want to crawl inside and explore! 

But I’m not going there. Obviously, I can’t literally crawl inside the photos but I’m not going to try to follow Ann’s steps and write a piece for a posh city lifestyles magazine either. As much as I love going to open houses and drooling over photos like these, for the most part I cannot write about home décor. Words escape me. 

It may be that I simply don’t know enough. Perhaps if I studied decorating, I could write these kinds of pieces. But that’s okay. Ann, I’m gifting them to you. You do this type of writing so well! I just don’t have the fire to do justice to these types of projects. 

And that’s one clue whether a writing project is something you should pursue. If you are passionate about it, go for it! 

I recently puzzled through how the Apollo lunar lander, command module and rocket worked together. I really needed to know how the lunar lander survived the journey, perched as it is below the nozzle exit cone for the command module. Yeah, I care enough to make sure that it is actually called a nozzle exit cone. 

But decorating terminology? I know the correct terms for paint finishes and that’s about it. It is simply not one of my passions. 

The reality of writing is that there are dozens if not hundreds of different things that you can write. Are you interested in fiction? Do you want to write for adults or young readers? Romance? Romantasy? Cozy mysteries? Or perhaps you’re into speculative fiction? Or maybe you prefer to write nonfiction. Again, you could write for adults and/or young readers. There are how-to pieces as well as science, gardening, lifestyle, and a whole lot more. 

Every type of writing that you do is going to have a learning curve. You will have to learn the appropriate jargon and the expectations that go along with that type of writing. You’ll have to familiarize yourself with your audience and the market. That sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? 

A lot of effort goes into writing well. And none of us has the energy or the will to do it all. 

If you want to try something new, sign up for a WOW class. Tomorrow is Renee Roberson’s video course, Introduction to True Crime Writing. I’ve signed up although I’m going to have to catch the replay. My thought is that I may be able to use this to improve my mysteries. Who knows? I may discover a new passion. 

Check out WOW’s list of courses and workshops. There’s sure to be something, perhaps travel writing, Chicken soup essays, or my own nonfiction, that piques your interest. But don’t be surprised when you look at some of the courses and think, “Nah, that’s just not for me.” 

None of us has to do it all. 

--SueBE

Sue Bradford Edwards' is the author of 50 books for young readers.  

• To find out more about her writing, visit her site and blog, One Writer's Journey.  
• Click here to find her newsletter.

She is also the instructor for 3 WOW classes which begin again on  March 4, 2024. 
She teaches:

• Pitching, Querying and Submitting Your Work 
• Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 
• Writing Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults 

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WOW! Writers Using Their Powers for Good

 

Last week, Nicole posted and encouraged us to nominate WOW! for Writer’s Digests 101 Best Websites for Writers. I immediately clicked through and filled out the nomination. 

Then I went to a Zoom meeting for another writing organization. When I left, I was shaking.  I’m not going to go into the details but suffice it to say that the negative energy was palpable. I wished that I hadn’t already nominated WOW! for the Writer’s Digest award because now I had so much more to say about what a great place this is. 

If you are new to WOW! Women on Writing, you may not be familiar with everything the community has to offer. And first thing, realize that this is a community. We write a wide variety of things, we publish traditionally and independently, and live scattered across the globe. And yet we are a community of writers working together to strengthen each other’s work.  Here are some of the ways that we do this.

Blog 

If you’re reading this, you’ve discovered the Muffin, the community blog. Come back several times a week and read the posts and you’ll discover just how varied this community is. We are essayists, children’s book writers, magazine journalists, poets, and more. Because of this, the information is wide ranging.  You'll find yourself challenged to learn more and try new things.

Contests 

WOW! sponsors quarterly contests in flash fiction and creative essays. A variable entry fee allows participants to enter the contest or enter and receive a critique. Contest winners are interviewed on the blog. These interviews are a great way to find out what inspires other writers as well as how they hone their work. Many give tips on how to know if your work is ready for competition. 

Classes 

I’ve taken WOW! classes on school visits with Margo Dill, on narrative structure with Madeline Dyer, and on writing graphic novels with Melanie Faith. You will find classes on writing, rewriting, and marketing your work. There are classes on platform and on research. That last one, the class on research, is mine and you can find out about it here. 

If you want access to actionable information and feedback on your work and ideas, pick out a class. Tell me which one you’ve chosen because I’m having troubles picking out my next one!  

Newsletters 

With so much going on in one community, it can be hard to keep track of it all. It helps if you visit often and subscribe to the newsletters. Click on this link and fill out the form. Me? I checked it all! As I attempt to tell you which is my favorite, I waffle. Every newsletter about classes tempts me to sign up for something new. Markets newsletters send me to my files, looking for pieces that will allow me to take advantage of the many publishing opportunities WOW! has helped prepare me to try.

I can’t say enough positive things about this community. Thank you to Angela and to my fellow bloggers and instructors. Thank you to all my fellow writers who make this the place that it is. Where many corners of the internet are filled with negative energy and toxic tongues, WOW! is a community of writers who excel at using their powers for good. 

--SueBE

Sue Bradford Edwards' is the author of over 35 books for young readers.  To find out more about her writing, visit her site and blog, One Writer's Journey.

The next session of her new course, Pitching, Querying and Submitting Your Work will begin on December 4, 2022).  Coping with rejection is one of the topics she will cover in this course.

Sue is also the instructor for  Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults (next session begins December 4, 2022) and Writing Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults (next session begins December 4, 2022). 

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6 Resources for Writers During the Era of Social Distancing

From the Smithsonian

There's no doubt about it.  We are writers living in "interesting" times.  I'm almost ashamed to admit that when my first activity was cancelled last week, I did a little dance.  

Not that social distancing is working out as expected.  So far it means that my extroverts are clingy and crabby because they don't get to go anywhere. Me? I’m wondering where the social distance is.  It doesn’t help that I’ve got a huge Friday deadline.

But we might as well take advantage of being stuck at home.  If you are reading this, I’m going to assume that you’ve got online access. 

Free Books on Social Justice  

For the next two weeks, ten Haymarket e-books are available for free.  If you are interested in social justice, the books range from Ecosocialism by Michael Lowy to Disposable Domestics by Grace Chang.  You can see the whole list here.   

Classic Titles

Prefer a classic like Chaucer or Chekov or Chomsky?  Check out this list of 800 free ebooks at Open Culture. 

12 Museums with Virtual Tours.  Travel and Leisure has a post about video museum tours online.  Possibilities include the Guggenheim in NYC, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.  Check out the full list here.  

Even More Museums.

MCN or the Museum Computer Network has a fantastic list of online resources.  Me? I’m looking forward to poking through the virtual Smithsonian and NASA.

MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) Learning. 

If you want to take a writing class, look here on WOW.  But if you want to learn about International Women’s Health and Human Rights, Understanding the Brain, or Science and Cooking, check out this 54 course list at Business Insider.  

More MOOCs.

Coursera is my go-to location for MOOCs.  I’ve taken classes on Egyptology, Ancient Rome, Astrobiology and evolution.  Check out the full list here.  

Critter Cams.

Maybe you don’t want to think that hard and you just want to gaze a pandas or whales. Travel and Leisure comes through once again with a post on zoos with live camera feeds. 

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’d like to meet this deadline.  I found a class I have to take and there are museums and books and animals that need my attention.

--SueBE

Sue Bradford Edwards' is the author of over 25 books for young readers.  To find out more about her writing, visit her blog, One Writer's Journey.  Sue is also the instructor for  Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults. The next session begins  May 4th, 2020. 

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Find a Class You Can Use

Signing up for Margo's class
was one of my better ideas.

I love taking classes. I average about 4 massive online open courses (MOOC) each year. I’ve studied dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, chemical astronomy, and even forensic anthropology. Perhaps the best class I’ve taken was one that required a payment.

I just finished Margo Dill’s School Visits and Author Talks for Children’s and YA Writers and Illustrators. Not only did I learn about the various types of talks and visits, I outlined a talk and developed a price structure. I even roughed out the brochure I need to use when approaching schools and libraries.

School visits are something I waffled about for years. First I couldn’t do them because of family commitments, but now? Figuring it out just felt overwhelming. Not anymore. Thanks to Margo, I have a game plan.

What do you need or want to do that you’ve been avoiding?

Maybe you want to develop your online presence and through it your platform. If that’s the case, you need to check out the WOW classes taught by Karen Cioffi, she even has a class called Build Your Author/Writer Platform. In this course, you learn why you need a web site as well as which pages are essential. There’s a section on WordPress for those of us who are interested in blogging.  

Speaking of blogging, Karen teaches Blogging Made Easy. This class is specifically on how to use your blog to build your platform. She discusses what makes a good post, popular post formats and even how to use SEO.

But what about those of us who need to learn about the writing process? Pop on over to the classes page and do a keyword search. You’ll find classes on picture book writing, novel writing, and ghost writing. There are numerous classes on writing essays and memoir. You can even take a class on middle grade and young adult novel writing. 

What did you say? You need something along the lines of writing support? I found classes on outlining, fitting writing into your busy day, and my class on research. Okay, I didn’t have to search for that one because I knew it was there.

I’m never going to quit taking MOOC classes, but I’ve also learned the value of taking a class that involves a tuition payment. Here are four reasons to consider signing up for such a class.

The class provides deadlines. For whatever reason, an external deadline gets most of us moving especially if there is a payment.

Money out of pocket creates accountability. If I’ve paid to do something, I don’t want to waste that money. I might let a free class slide or only put minimal effort into it. A class I paid for? I’d better get to work.

Questions answered add to knowledge gained. If you have a question about something, having a real, live instructor on hand is a great way to find a reliable answer. This is, of course, in addition to getting information you didn’t even know you needed.

Accomplishment equal energy. When you manage to accomplish something, especially when it is something you hadn’t managed to negotiate on your own, you come out of the class energized and ready to tackle not only what you’ve learned about but the next issue as well.

Give it some thought. What have you wanted to accomplish but failed to do? The right class may be all it takes to nudge you into making some progress.

--SueBE

To find out more about Sue Bradford Edwards' writing, visit her blog, One Writer's Journey.  Sue is also the instructor for  Research: Prepping to Write Nonfiction for Children and Young Adults. The next session begins  January 6th, 2020. 

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Increase Your Revenue Streams

As a freelance writer, I plans months ahead to guarantee I have a steady stream of cash flowing to my bank account. If I don't have a lot of $$ deposited, the hubby gets a little cranky, the juggling game begins and I get upset with myself because I question if I worked hard enough.

Maybe I didn't work smart enough.

That's why it's important to have more than one revenue stream. It should be fairly obvious that, as a freelancer, a writer shouldn't put all her eggs in one publication basket. You aim for several good paying markets. Or ... you diversify. Some business experts report that freelancers should have 10 revenue streams. (How many do you have?)

There are other strategies to create revenue streams that can increase a writer's bang for the buck. Here are a few ideas:

• Paid speaker. Why not talk about what you know best: writing. I had had the opportunity to speak to several groups of all ages about my writing adventures. Granted, I am not raking in millions of dollars, but one or two talks a month may be enough to make our house payment.
• Instructor. Again, why not share what you know best: writing. Teach a class or workshop at a local library or community college. I have done both and it's been a great supplemental income, as well as a wonderful networking opportunity.
• Online instructor. Why not use those materials you've created for the revenue stream mentioned above and turn it into an online course. There are all types of writing classes available online, including right here at WOW.
• Consultant. Depending on your niche, you may be in a position to consult with area businesses about their writing/public relations needs. 
• Writer. Um, you are a writer. But, why not take what you know best and create a book - printed or digital - that shows the ins and outs of the business or a how-to look at your specialty. Good idea! I am working on an ebook right now.

While you will have to make an initial invest of time to create materials and prepare for talks, the return on the investment will have you smiling, all the way to the bank.

by LuAnn Schindler

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The Power of Daily Writing

by Kelly L. Stone

One of the most powerful actions you can take to get your writing new year off to a fabulous start is to carve out time to write every day for at least 30, 60, or 90 days. Even if it’s just 15 minutes a day, if you make the short-term commitment to do this, you will soon have a deep understanding of a very important concept: there is power in daily writing!

Daily writing leads to success, no ifs, ands, or buts. That’s because it forces you to focus like a laser on your work in progress and hone your writing skills whether you feel like writing or not. This in turn influences your subconscious mind to help you start thinking of yourself as a writer (or reinforces that belief) and that in turns affects your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors toward writing. Writing begets writing. Daily writing begets writing success.

Success is predicted by how you think, feel, and behave toward your writing goals. A person who has success-oriented thoughts and who feels confident in her abilities will naturally take daily actions that bring about her desired outcomes. She will feel enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to those outcomes because she thinks, feels, and acts her way toward reaching them, and she does the things every day necessary to achieve success.

This is the case with writing. An aspiring author who thinks positive thoughts and believes in herself will touch her craft daily, which will generate the enthusiasm and motivation to set goals. She will then cultivate the dedication required to take steps to reach those goals over a long period of time. She will write every day or take action every day toward her writing dream. She will act in methodical, self-disciplined ways that bring about desire outcomes. She will think, feel, and act in ways that stimulate enthusiasm, motivation, and dedication for achieving success as a writer as she defines it.

You can be that writer. Even if you have gotten off-track with your efforts to become a successful writer, it’s never too late to start again! Through daily writing, you can generate the enthusiasm, motivation, and dedication needed to work toward your long-term writing goals. You can create for yourself what is known in psychology as a positive self-fulfilling prophecy, which is a belief system that sets you up to succeed!

Kelly L. Stone (www.AuthorKellyLStone.com) is a licensed mental health counselor and writer. Her women's fiction novel, GRAVE SECRET (Mundania Press, September 2007) was called “powerful” by RT Book Reviews. She is also the author of the TIME TO WRITE series of craft books for writers; the latest in the series is LIVING WRITE: The Secret to Bringing Your Craft Into Your Daily Life (Adams Media, September 2010).

Join  Kelly in her upcoming class, Empower Your Muse, Empower Your Writing Self. It starts January 9, 2012 and is limited to 25 students. She's also offering students a Winter discount of $50 off! (the class is normally $125, now $75). This includes one-on-one support and feedback from the Kelly as well as a free critique of up to 25 pages or a 15 minute phone consultation. The perfect way to start off the New Year!

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Taking More Classes...Why?

A parting shot:
My nametag and computer at my fifth editing class

This weekend I completed my fifth of five classes to complete the University of Chicago certification for editing. For years I have edited manuscripts and articles. Throughout the process (and especially as I was getting ramped up to take my first class in Chicago), I’ve had to explain to people why I would take the time (and money!) to complete the classes…especially since I have editing experience.

Here are a few of the reasons I sought certification, which may help you decide if you should pursue more education for your writing or editing.

1. Validation. While I learned a lot of tips and tricks from colleagues at work, there sometimes seemed to be a limit. Taking the classes helped validated my knowledge and made me more confident in my own skills, even if I’m not the strictest grammarian. It also shows prospective clients that I take editing and continuing education seriously. (And it already helped to garner a large editing client.)

2. Learning Style. I recognize that I learn better when I have someone directing my lessons. Interestingly, if I teach someone, I find that often directs my learning. But I’m not someone who can sit down and start at the beginning of the Chicago Manual of Style (or The Associated Press Stylebook) and read it straight through. Some editors I’ve met are self-taught that way. I take my hat off to them.

3. Against Procrastination. Editing is something I’ve wanted to learn for many years. Following a sequence of classes ensured that I would have fewer reasons for procrastination and more reasons for getting it done.

4. Networking…and friendships. In the classes, I joined a network of others who also veer to the “word nerd” balance. These other editors are my resources and friends I can discuss freelance projects with. We are able to discuss our classes, as well as best practices. Most of my classmates have specialized niches, which helped me narrow my own niche. Also, the camaraderie has been great. I’ll miss seeing my new friends, but will plan on keeping in touch with them.

5. Skills. My skill level has skyrocketed and made me more productive. While the tips and tricks I knew were a great starting point, I have learned a wealth of information since I started my journey in the certification.

What are some of the reasons you might use to justify “going back to school?" Instead of taking classes, what are some of the ways you keep up with your writing skills?

Elizabeth King Humphrey is a writer and editor living in coastal North Carolina. Follow her @Eliz_Humphrey.

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Hocus-Pocus Focus

Focus is like hocus-pocus. The day disappears before our very eyes. Hocus-pocus and other such charms were words said as a distraction technique ('busying the senses'). 

Writers perform hocus-pocus. Procrastination, not having the desire to write or no time to write are three things that cause focus lost. The goal is fuzzy, like looking through an out of focus camera lens. Make adjustments to bring goals back into focus. Stop busying your senses.

Procrastination (Things not to do)

1. Check Facebook every three minutes
2. Play a quick game (or ten) of Bejeweled or Solitaire.
3. Watch TV.
4. Count the snowflakes/raindrops/stars.
5. Take your third bath of the day.

No Desire to Write

1. Join a critique group.
2. Analyze someone else’s work.
3. Read a novel.
4. Try a new genre
5. Use a notebook and pen for a change

No Time to Write

1. Keep a journal of where you spend your time.
2. Turn off phone.
3. Don't connect to the internet.
4. Write in smaller blocks of time.
5. Make the writing project easy to access.

Anastasia Pryanikova says procrastination can be productive. Use procrastination to organize your thoughts and assess a situation objectively, to create a time-management system for your future actions, to motivate yourself for success, and to create a mind map of your project. To find out more about productive procrastination go to the Five Ways To Procrastinate With Purpose.

 If a writer has the desire to be successful and prolific, a clear focus on writing needs to be a priority. Another way to stay focused and motivated is to take classes, workshops or work through a writing workbook. Find writing exercises and different ways to hone your skills. Work on more than one project at a time. Momentum plays a big role in writing; start it flowing and keep it flowing. Don't let hocus-pocus slip into your writing life. 

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