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In Case You Missed It: My Favorite Writing Resources
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Hi On Monday this newsletter was four years old! I can't believe how the time has flown and how much I have enjoyed writing for you and interacting with you. If you have been here since the beginning, thank you! If you are new here, welcome! To celebrate, I have put together a list of my favorite podcasts, books, and tools. These are things I use in my own writing and publishing. Download the clickable list here. In the meantime, if you haven't already got a copy, get your free book of writing craft tips and tricks, Write On: Story Secrets Every Writer Needs. Or buy your copy of How to Turn Your Screenplay Into a Novel. Have a creative week! Write on! In Case You Missed ItThe Two Types of Fun for Writers Your Writer Brand vs. Your Writer Voice: What's the Difference? What the Golden Girls Can Teach You About Brainstorming Cheers, Lindsey Thanks for reading! You can share this article here. |
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Hi, I’m Lindsey. I love helping people discover their superpower, create compelling content, and feel excited about pitching and networking. I teach people how to pitch like a boss, network like a VIP, and write like an Oscar winner. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for actionable creativity and career tips.
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Hi Reader, Part 2 Continued from last week’s excerpt of Becca Syme on the BookFunnel Podcast More from Becca Syme on how to strengthen your outlook to deal with industry disruption. You got this! The Wheel Keeps Spinning "But there are so many things that motivate us that we do not understand and know. We think we're in charge of so many more of our choices than we really are. Roughly only 5% of our choices are under our control on a daily basis. We think it's so much closer to 100. And so...