It’s December!! Anyone else enjoying the chilly weather? Anyone not enjoying it?
Personally, I love that time of year when I can finally, finally, dig my sweaters out from underneath my shorts. (Just kidding, I don’t actually put my pants in the same drawer as my shirts. I’m not a monster.) I feel like I can finally come out into the sunlight after six months of hibernation during the scorching heat.
So, enjoy these posts written by a spirit cheered by the chilly weather!
Blog Post Roundup
- A writing lesson from. . . Pokémon? Learn all about the importance of emotional storytelling from this unlikely source.
- Discover the most important part of your story. JGlover shares what a “story keystone” is and why it’s so important to get it right.
- Don’t be afraid of AI and learn to use it well. There’s a right way and a wrong way to use AI. Discover how to use it as a helpful writing tool in this post!
- Here’s what ProWritingAid Premium is like. Ever wondered what one of these fancy writing softwares is like? Now you don’t have to! Dive into my detailed review of ProWritingAid Premium and find out if it might be right for you.
365 Days of Writing
Follow me on Medium for casual writing lessons learned from the daily life of a full-time writer, editor, and author.
- Going to Work Is Just as Important as Slaying the Dragon: The secret to seeing every day as an adventure.
Frabjous Day Press
Keep up with my newest stories on my publishing imprint’s website!
Writing World Stuff
- Reedsy Discovery is offering paid reviews this month! Reedsy Discovery, a platform where readers can review indie books, is offering $10 per review this month. Personally, I’ve had a blast discovering new books and writing reviews on the platform! If you love reading and writing reviews, now’s a great time to join. Use my affiliate link to get $25 for your first review (on top of the $10, I think!).
- AutoCrit is hosting their First Chapter Workshop next week. It costs $80, but it’s a live exercise that claims to help you really nail down the start of your story—which is arguably the most important part.
Have a Great Weekend!
I hope that you’re able to find just what you need from this roundup. Remember, if you like a post you’ve read, be sure to like and comment so I know which topics you want to see more of! See ya next week.
Happy writing!
—E.J.
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