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What would you write if you were really honest with yourself?

Your reader doesn't know you. That's why you have to.

Jun 26 •

Amy Shearn: The Sexy Episode

Amanda Fields and Brianna Avenia-Tapper talk with long-time LM friend Amy Shearn about how kids change over the years, dating during motherhood, life…

Published on Literary Mama • Jun 18

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There Are No Shortcuts

I know it's annoying, but there's no easy way to write books. There are, however, a couple tricks to finding your way.

May 24 •

The One Thing You Need to Survive Your Writing Life

Weirdly, it's neither a book nor anything you use to actually write.

Apr 30 •

A Letter of Recommendation for Reading (and writing) the Epistolary Novel (+6 Indie Presses Looking for New Writers)

"The Epistolary Now " by Amy Shearn

Published on Sub Club • Apr 5

How to Write a Novel on Your Lunch Break

And why it's a great way to work through a block

Mar 28 •

Get Out Of Your Own Way

Making space in your writing life for the possibility of joy

Feb 27 •

What would happen if you felt free?

In order to write what's true, you have to know what you want. That's my theory, anyway.

Jan 8 •

How To Get Unstuck

How To Get Unstuck

Writing your way out of the restlessness

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