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Free Workshop – How To Give Your Writing Space A Makeover
Join us for a special workshop in the Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook group on how to create and organize your writing space—whether it's an actual office, or a corner of the dining room table. Diane Thompson will present this special video...
Managing Your Time In 2020: Announcing Time Management Boot Camp #10minnovelists #setthetimer
There has been lots of talk about time management in the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook group lately. Writing excuses, distractions, lack of motivation—these are all issues that plague writers. Maybe you're balancing writing with a full-time job or trying to write...
Free Motivation For Writers Workshop – Invigorate Your Writing
Do you need to jump-start your writing in the new year? Special guest Hallie Avolio will visit the Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook group Jan. 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST to share some motivation for writers. Hallie will present an interactive video...
Join The Free Tarot Card Workshop – Inspiration for Writers
Would you like to decompress from the holiday craziness and get a special message from your creative muse? We're doing something special in the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook group today, Dec. 17, 2019. Come drop in for Tarot Tuesday led by special guest Kerin Monaco....
25+ Unique Gifts For Writers That They Will Actually Use And Want
Are you searching for useful and unique gifts for writers in your life? Or perhaps you are the writer and need ideas of what to ask for during the holidays or for your birthday or graduation. Maybe your family has a tendency to buy you literary-themed mugs, T-shirts,...
Get ProWritingAid for 20 Percent Off Plus My Exclusive Bonuses
Should you invest in paid software like ProWritingAid? That's a question I hear a lot from writers. My answer is that you should definitely consider it. I always recommend ProWritingAid as the one to purchase, and if you use my affiliate link, you can get it for 20...
Do You Need Tips For Your Author Newsletter? Free Online Email Marketing Workshop For #Writers
Save the date! On June 12 at 10 a.m. EST, email marketing strategist Meera Kothand will drop by the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook Group to discuss a different aspect of writing and editing that many authors have trouble with—how to write for your email...
Enter Writing Gloves Giveaway Sponsored By Literary Book Gifts
I'm delighted to christen my new blog with a special writing gloves giveaway. Thanks to Literary Book Gifts for sponsoring this opportunity. Valued at $52, these soft cashmere, fingerless knit gloves are perfect for handwriting, typing, touch screens, and crafting....
Join Shortcuts For Writers Online Writing Community on Facebook
Welcome to the Shortcuts for Writers Blog! In addition to launching this website and blog, I've started an online writing community on Facebook and am offering an exclusive toolkit to members. It's called 7 Simple Steps To Nailing Your Book Blurb and will guide you...
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