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How to Track Your Reading Goals With StoryGraph

Posted on December 1, 2023January 12, 2025 by Molly Tyler

Whether you’re gearing up for a New Year’s reading goal or you want to try a shorter challenge to expand your literary horizons, you’re going to want some way to keep track of your progress. Setting a StoryGraph reading goal is a great way to keep an eye on how many books you’ve read over…

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How to Deal With Rejection as a Writer

How to Deal With Rejection as a Writer

Posted on November 3, 2023November 17, 2023 by Molly Tyler

If you’re a writer who wants to publish their work, you’re going to face a lot of rejection. Whether you’re pitching your novel to agents or submitting short stories to magazines, there will inevitably be editors and publishers who turn you down. I started submitting my novel to agents and small presses in April of…

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National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): Everything You Need to Know

Posted on October 6, 2023October 15, 2023 by Molly Tyler

National Novel Writing Month — known as NaNoWriMo to practitioners — is an annual writing challenge in which participants set out to write 50,000 words of an original work in the month of November. While opinions on the event can be quite divided, there’s no denying that this challenge can be highly effective when approached…

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Fantasy and sci-fi novellas

6 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Novellas to Add to Your TBR

Posted on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Molly Tyler

Although the fantasy and science-fiction genres are well known for long tomes and series that encompass multiple volumes of magic and adventure, sometimes readers desire shorter narratives. Packing adequate world building, well-developed characters, and a plot full of quests and battles into 40,000 words or less is a feat not many writers endeavor to undertake….

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How to Create Suspense in Your Writing

How to Create Suspense in Your Writing

Posted on August 4, 2023August 11, 2023 by Molly Tyler

Whether you’re crafting a thriller or just want to keep readers on the edge of their seats, incorporating a bit of suspense into your writing can go a long way. After all, nothing drags readers in quite like a strong emotional reaction, and the anxiety that suspense creates certainly qualifies! If you’re struggling to produce…

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What Is Absurdist Fiction?

What Is Absurdist Fiction? (5 Examples)

Posted on July 7, 2023July 10, 2023 by Molly Tyler

Absurdist fiction is a particular genre of writing that can be thought-provoking and informative as well as confusing and frustrating. In this type of work, authors use specific tools to portray their ideas on grand, existential topics. The result is often strange, surreal, or downright trippy. This post provides a brief exploration of absurdist fiction…

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Books to read for Pride Month

20 LGBTQ+ Books to Read for Pride Month

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 by Molly Tyler

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and if you’re looking to add some queer books to your TBR to celebrate, you’re in luck. There are more books by queer authors and featuring characters from across the gender and sexuality spectrums than there ever have been before, which means plenty of books to read for Pride Month….

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Where to Buy Books for Cheap (Amazon Alternatives)

Where to Buy Books for Cheap (Amazon Alternatives)

Posted on May 5, 2023May 8, 2023 by Molly Tyler

Book collecting is an enjoyable hobby, but it can quickly become an expensive one. Finding where to buy books for cheap can help you grow your personal library on a budget. Amazon is often held up as a source for quick and low-cost access to books. However, its negative impact on the publishing and bookselling…

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Good classic novels

12 Actually Good Classic Novels

Posted on April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by Molly Tyler

The classics have a reputation for being long, tedious, and not at all enjoyable to read. While that can be the case (and opinions are subjective!), these books have stood the test of time for a reason. There are several actually good classic novels that you might want to add to your reading list. To…

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How can I get a real writer to write my story? Hire a ghost writer.

How Can I Get a Real Writer to Write My Story?

Posted on March 3, 2023April 7, 2023 by Molly Tyler

Writing a book—or any kind of work that you hope to publish—is a huge undertaking. Not everyone has the time or the skill to accomplish it, which is why ghost writing is a popular solution. Ghost writing services help people with ideas for books or articles to find an experienced writer to write their story…

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About Me

My name's Molly — welcome to my blog! I received my B.A. in English in 2016 and my M.F.A. in Creative Writing in 2019. I currently work full time as a digital content marketer while tinkering away on a novel-in-progress in my free time. This blog is where I share techniques, tricks of the trade, and personal experiences related to my craft and career.

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