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Writer. Strategist. Storytelling Guide. Host of #HereBeTygers. Teaching folks #howtocreate and about #whatyoumake for #abetterlife.

Ossining, New York
Joined December 2010
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Writers need to stop glamorizing working yourself to the point where you're burned out and don't want to write anymore. It's okay to take breaks. Don't sacrifice your mental health so that your WIP will be finished this week instead of next. Prioritize yourself over your story.
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For those of you who have ever been in a serious writing funk, what brought you out of it?
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Writers underestimate how amazing it is that they actually wrote a book. The majority of people, in the entire world, will never write a book. Writing takes years of hard work and determination. If you ever think about quitting, just remember you've already accomplished so much.
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IGNORANCE WAS BLISS Episode 356: Sad, Funny, Beautiful and Weird To round out the recent trend of writers, I talk with both an author and a writing coach. We get deeply philosophical and highly cerebral… Guest: @jcertherealist Promo: @RerunRetrospect Disclaimer: @efcso
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Something I don’t hear in writing workshops: often the difference between good & great writing isn’t character/plot/language/craft/etc. It’s - do you expand consciousness, do you show us something we never noticed before, do you illuminate a facet of the human condition?
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I am now a published author at 83. Not too long ago, I couldn’t even send an email. Very proud of myself!
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Hey indie podcasters... Let’s do this! 🚀
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My dad was the 1st person to inspire and encourage my writing, and tonight, he brought me champagne and several copies of my book to sign. I don't care if I ever sell another copy, seeing his pride and excitement was worth everything. #Priceless #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Two police officers knock on your MC's front door. What's the first thought that goes through your MC's mind? #WritingCommunity
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#WritingCommunity, at what age did you begin writing (outside of school projects that is)? #amwriting #writerslife #writerscafe
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As much as I love animating book covers featuring knights-in-shining armor, you know what I love even more? Covers with powerful heroines😍 So in honor of #InternationalWomensDay, here are some of my animations featuring bad-ass, classy ladies😁👉morganwrightbooks.com/morgan… #writers
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I don't have to be as good as everyone else. I have to be as good as me. Better than me. Best as me. I wish I had been told this as a little girl. #amwriting #WritingCommunity
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If you are a member of the #WritingCommunity and you are active, say hi under this and we will follow. Don't forget to retweet so others can join in! #writerslift
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#writerslift anyone? Share your WIPs, Books, Blogs, YouTube channels and whatever else you're working on. Let's get your hard work promoted and reach to wider audience across-the-board!
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If Chewie is short for Chewbacca, and Threepio is short for C-3PO, what's Luke short for? A stormtrooper.
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sometimes social media gives the impression that artists are in that fictional category of people who "chose a job they love, and they never have to work a day in their life", but art is still a hard work and artists deserve respect too 💖
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I'm so excited to announce that I am no longer #amquerying and my book is going to be published!! 🥳🥳
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