List: Writing | Curated by Nia Simone McLeod

Jul 23, 2021
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Do You Have to Write Every Day To Call Yourself a Writer?Is there any truth in this commonly heard piece of writing advice?
Jul 14, 2021
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Jul 14, 2021
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5 Awesome Free Tools for BloggersCreate, organize, and polish your digital content for free.
Oct 21, 2020
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Oct 21, 2020
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Creating a Novel Soundtrack | NaNoWriMo PlanningCreating a novel soundtrack helped me craft the story I was born to write.
Oct 26, 2020
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Oct 26, 2020
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Why Black Representation in Writing MattersAs a child, it took a near miracle to get me to believe my story mattered.
Nov 2, 2020
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Nov 2, 2020
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5 Reasons to Write Your First Draft QuicklyWriting your first draft quickly is an invaluable tool to help you beat perfectionism and break through self-doubt.
Nov 5, 2020
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Nov 5, 2020
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NaNoWriMo Log #1: The Anxiety of StartingWaking up on November 1st, I was an anxious wreck.
Nov 8, 2020
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Nov 8, 2020
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NaNoWriMo Log #2: Week 2 BluesRelying on your creativity is like bungee jumping without securing the harness.
Nov 16, 2020
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Nov 16, 2020
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Writers’ Blokke
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Nia Simone McLeod
5 Books That Will Make You a Better WriterThe key to better writing is reading more — but are you reading the right books?
Nov 18, 2020
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Nov 18, 2020
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NaNoWriMo Log #3: I Won, Sort OfAfter winning NaNoWriMo the question remains — can I finish the entire novel in November?
Nov 23, 2020
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Nov 23, 2020
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NaNoWriMo Log #4: FinaleIt’s Week 4 and I have no idea how to write a great finale.
Nov 30, 2020
Nov 30, 2020
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Writers’ Blokke
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Nia Simone McLeod
8 Simple Tips to Write a Novel in a MonthI wrote a novel-length first draft in 24 days. Today, I’m sharing the creativity tips I swear by to help you write a novel in a month.
Dec 1, 2020
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Dec 1, 2020
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Writing Prompt #1 | Euphoria Special Episode Part 1: RueWith inspiration from Euphoria’s version of a “very special episode”, this writing prompt focuses on the power of one conversation.
Dec 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020
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Everything Shortform
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Writing Prompt: My Night Time RoutineWrite a scene documenting your character’s nightly routine.
Dec 11, 2020
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Dec 11, 2020
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Writing Prompt #2: The App That Stole ChristmasInspired by The App That Stole Christmas, we’re sending our characters into a cheesy Christmas movie.
Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 14, 2020
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Here’s Why Pandemic Productivity Is a ScamYou’re so much more than what you can produce.
Dec 21, 2020
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Dec 21, 2020
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ILLUMINATION
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Here’s How 2020 Changed My Writing ForeverIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
Dec 24, 2020
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Dec 24, 2020
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My DIY MFA: Flash FictionDo you have MFA money?
Dec 28, 2020
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Dec 28, 2020
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Writing Prompt #3 | All About You — Leon Bridges, Lucky DayeIn this week’s writing prompt, we’re getting inspiration from our favorite tunes.
Jan 6, 2021
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Jan 6, 2021
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Are You Letting Rejection Hold You Back?To grow as an artist, you have to experience rejection.
Jan 21, 2021
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Jan 21, 2021
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Writers’ Blokke
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Nia Simone McLeod
5 Creative Writing Prompts to Slay Writer’s BlockLooking for inspiration? These creative prompts are jam-packed with it.
Jan 22, 2021
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Jan 22, 2021
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