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Why Ducking Trouble is a Mistake
When a character in a novel is in his or her worst trouble, it's the best time for the reader. Any story perks right up when the poor...
Jessica Russell
Mar 132 min read
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Seeking Traditional Publishing? Don’t Do THIS When You Query:
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...
Jessica Russell
Mar 412 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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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....
Jessica Russell
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Jun 18, 202412 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Jul 29, 20236 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Apr 11, 20234 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Dec 23, 20224 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Dec 14, 202211 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Dec 3, 20224 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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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...
Jessica Russell
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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