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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a Writer: How to Keep Creating Despite Self-Doubt

Posted on February 3, 2025February 11, 2025 by Jennifer Gregson

If you’re an indie author, chances are you’ve asked yourself: Am I good enough? Will readers figure out I’m a fraud? Impostor syndrome is something almost every writer experiences at some point. It can be paralyzing, making it difficult to sit down and do the work. But the good news? You can overcome it. Here’s…

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The Ultimate Writing Toolbox: My Favorite Analog & Digital Writing Tools

Posted on January 31, 2025February 11, 2025 by Jennifer Gregson

Whether you’re a new or seasoned writer, finding the right tools can help boost creativity and streamline your process. Let’s dive in! My Go-To Analog Writing Tools Sometimes, nothing beats the feel of pen and paper. Here are my top three must-haves for brainstorming and planning: 1. Spiral-Bound Notebooks I stock up on these during…

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How to Balance Writing as an Indie Author: Tips for Productivity and Flexibility

Posted on January 29, 2025February 14, 2025 by Jennifer Gregson

As an indie author, one of the most common questions I get is, “How do you find the time to write?” Balancing writing with a day job, family responsibilities, and everything else life throws your way can feel overwhelming. Over the years, I’ve developed a system that works for me, and today I’m excited to share my formula for staying productive and consistent as a writer.

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My Writing Routine: Balancing Creativity and Structure

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Jennifer Gregson

When it comes to my writing process, I love to embrace the concept of loose structure. For me, it’s all about having a plan, but leaving enough room for inspiration to strike. Whether I’m working on my weekly schedule or crafting a new story, I need that white space to allow my creativity to flow…

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World-Building 101: Crafting a Unique Setting

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Jennifer Gregson

World-building is one of the most exciting parts of writing for me, but it’s also a process that evolves with each story I write. My first three books were all set in real places: New York City (and New Jersey), St. Louis, and Chicago. I’m comfortable using real settings because it allows me to draw…

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How I Develop Characters: From Concept to Creation

Posted on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Jennifer Gregson

When I sit down to write a new story, the first thing I think about is the characters. For me, they’re the heart of every story, and I like to build them up in layers, starting with a simple question and growing them into fully fleshed-out people. Starting with a Question Most of my stories…

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The Art of Editing: What I’m Focusing on in My Next Book

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Jennifer Gregson

Second-draft land is a weird place. After the whirlwind of writing a first draft, you might think the second draft would be easier. But, as I’ve learned, it’s anything but. In the first draft, you’re essentially telling yourself the story—letting your imagination run wild and figuring things out as you go. But in the second…

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From Draft to Publication: My Writing Journey

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Jennifer Gregson

Every book starts with a single spark of inspiration. For me, it began with a simple question: What would happen if a girl was born into a famous flying family, but she was scared of heights? That idea lingered in my mind, and soon enough, Roz was born—the protagonist who would lead me on a…

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How To Make Starting A Novel Revision Less Stressful

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Jennifer Gregson

Starting a revision can feel very overwhelming. There are a lot of moving parts and things to think about. With any multi-step project, thinking things through and making decisions before you start can help alleviate some stress and help you start things on the right foot.  Method The first decision would be figuring out exactly…

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How To Write Better Dialogue Using This Easy Tarot Prompt

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Jennifer Gregson

Do you need some inspiration?  Are you in a writing slump or maybe coming out of writer’s block?  Or are you just in between projects and want something fun, something that’s easy, something that involves tarot cards?  Great! Then let me show you my easy and fun tarot dialogue writing prompt.  And if you’d rather…

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