P.O.W.E.R.: My Formula for Writing about Tough Stuff
Writing a memoir can be emotionally exhausting. I have a formula for self-care while writing.
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Trish Lockard
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
Write with Purpose Using Indexing
The woman whose memoir writing advice I most admire, Marion Roach Smith, recently discussed a technique for self-editing your writing...
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Trish Lockard
- Oct 23, 2020
- 5 min
Best Writing and Editing Resources
A few of the best resources for writers and editors.
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Trish Lockard
- May 25, 2020
- 4 min
How to Write Good Dialogue
Dialogue never exists for its own purpose. It is a form of narrative.
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Trish Lockard
- Mar 14, 2020
- 4 min
Overwriting, the Death of Clarity
Simplicity . No matter your genre, keep your writing as straightforward and to-the-point as possible. Write to communicate, not to impress.
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Trish Lockard
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
Smart Writers Seek Smart Editors for Their Best Work
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I want to talk about this issue of self-editing and the necessity of hiring a professional...
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Trish Lockard
- Aug 18, 2019
- 3 min
Memoir Theme is As Important As Plot
Our brains have evolved to learn from stories. Theme is not the same as plot. It is more important.
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Terri Lyon
- Jul 28, 2019
- 3 min
Not a Weekend Project: How to Build an Author Platform, Part 2
Author Terri Lyon focuses on how she evaluates the effectiveness of her author platform to create an audience and generate sales.
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Terri Lyon
- Jul 17, 2019
- 5 min
Not a Weekend Project: How to Build an Author Platform, Part 1
If you self-publish, you won't make many sales without an author platform. If you want a contract with an agent or a publisher, they will...
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Trish Lockard
- Jun 15, 2019
- 3 min
Three Simple Rules To Clear Writing
UPDATED 8/26/22 My parochial school writing education placed an emphasis on understanding grammar at a depth unheard of today. I had to...
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