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Jessica Russell

Sep 163 min read

Are You Underusing Ordinary Words?

Trying to be too clever has become the nemesis of many authors over the past few decades. This is unfortunate because continuously...

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Why "Write Every Day No Matter What" is the Worst Advice Ever

Jessica Russell

Sep 32 min read

Why "Write Every Day No Matter What" is the Worst Advice Ever

We've all heard it: "sit down and write X number of words every single day no matter what!" Actually, don't. It's the worst advice ever....

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Jessica Russell

Aug 222 min read

Navigating the Toughest Section of Your Novel

When compared to the first chapter, the climax, the falling action, and the resolution, middles can be a nightmare. This is because...

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The "Look Inside" Feature–A Double Edged Sword

Jessica Russell

Jun 262 min read

The "Look Inside" Feature–A Double Edged Sword

For some authors it’s great, for others it’s the kiss of death. If you write saga type historical fiction like mine, the Look Inside...

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Jessica Russell

Jun 242 min read

Hitting the Wrong Target?

As promised, I will quickly cover targeted advertising today. As a recently published novelist, you are likely advertising as much as...

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Jessica Russell

Jun 1812 min read

Seeking A Book Deal? Avoid These Dealbreakers

No, it’s not using the word “suddenly,” it’s not beginning a chapter with weather, it’s not “smiling words,” and it’s not saying...

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Jessica Russell

Feb 23 min read

Boost Your Writing Career–Leave the Writers Groups

Well, inspired by a tiny rant I did on Facebook, my friend Leila told me I should do a post about this, and since I haven’t posted...

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Jessica Russell

Dec 9, 20233 min read

Why You Need to Stop Miscategorizing Your Books

Some authors–and even publishers–will dump their novels into any category at all if they think it will benefit them. It’s irrelevant to...

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Jessica Russell

Jul 29, 20236 min read

Is Traditional Publishing Going Away? Probably

Is traditional publishing phasing out? Is self-publishing eventually going to be the new norm? Probably. People in the publishing...

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Jessica Russell

Apr 24, 20232 min read

Here's Why That's a Mistake

Do you ever break your own rule and then sit there wearing the dunce cap, wishing that there was someone else you could blame, but...

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There's No Way Around This if You Want to Be a Novelist

Jessica Russell

Apr 11, 20234 min read

There's No Way Around This if You Want to Be a Novelist

Your ego will tell you that you don't need it, your pride will tell you that you don't need it, your wallet will tell you that you don't...

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Jessica Russell

Mar 31, 20233 min read

If You Build It, They Will Come...Or Will They?

There is an old song on the Total Eclipse of the Heart album called “Going Through the Motions.” It’s a fun song, particularly the part...

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Selling Your Books on Amazon is not Enough

Jessica Russell

Dec 23, 20224 min read

Selling Your Books on Amazon is not Enough

It’s almost 2023, not 1981. You now have limitless options regarding book sales. Of course, your book needs to be on Amazon. Not to the...

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Jessica Russell

Dec 14, 202211 min read

The Unanswerable Question

Someone called this a simple question? Excuse me while I laugh. But I did promise three blog posts specifically to answer questions from...

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Jessica Russell

Dec 9, 20222 min read

Just a Quick I Love You

Okay, as promised, I’ve started to create posts based on people’s questions. I can’t do a full one today because I am quite literally...

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Behind the Scenes of Impressive Failures

Jessica Russell

Dec 3, 20224 min read

Behind the Scenes of Impressive Failures

The people who fail at everything they touch have one thing in common, and no, it's not being disorganized, it’s not self-doubt, it’s not...

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Jessica Russell

Nov 30, 20222 min read

If You’re an Author, Prove it

Authors work. So, if that’s your profession, why aren’t you doing it? Hanging out on social media all day is not how writers make a...

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Jessica Russell

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Check Out Shepherd-Maybe There IS a Free Lunch

Here’s a fast one minute read I think you’ll find invaluable, peeps. I know authors are very tired of me telling them not to give their...

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To Freebie or not to Freebie-That is the Question

Jessica Russell

Nov 15, 20225 min read

To Freebie or not to Freebie-That is the Question

Stop cutting your own throat and sell books. Otherwise, there’s no point in having books on Amazon or anywhere else. People expect to pay...

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Jessica Russell

Nov 9, 20223 min read

Who Writes Like Victoria Holt?

The best Victoria Holt books I ever read were On the Night of the Seventh Moon, The Love Child, The Witch From the Sea, and The King of...

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