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How to Write a Book: Advice for New Writers

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I’d love to give you a secret formula for how to write a book. The bad news is that there isn’t one. The good news is that this means you get to find one that works for you. Having written two books now, I can tell you it is as hard as people say it is. Outlining may take longer than writing.

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I Pursued My Passion Later in Life and Surpassed My Wildest Dreams—and You Can, Too

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I learned how to ride a bicycle at 24. A passion for writing I wrote for school periodicals in college and loved it. I called myself “Scoop” and went around campus interviewing sources and writing about rare book rooms, educators and anything else I was assigned. It’s never too late to do something you love.

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The 11 Best Books on Mental Health

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From memoirs to research-backed guides, these 11 books cover all things mental health: 1. A New Journey Through Anxiety. The former editor of Australia’s Cosmopolitan magazine writes a hauntingly compelling narrative about her lifelong battle with anxiety that is engaging, relatable and insightful. Little Panic. By Amanda Stern.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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Many of us go further, paying extra for custom-designed photo cards and even booking private photography sessions in the hopes of capturing that perfect shot. Letting the tradition go: How to stop sending Christmas cards For different reasons, some of us are opting out of the holiday card tradition. The Journey From Stigma to Therapy.

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Some Social Media Users Make Money Sharing Their Trauma Online. But What Are the Dangers of Trauma Monetization?

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In an opinion piece for The Guardian , writer and poet Meghan O’Rourke made the point that, “Without Prozac Nation as a model before them, so many writers—me among them—might not have gone on to write memoirs about periods of difficulty.” Trauma monetization: it’s become a buzzword in the age of social media.

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Overwhelmed By Your Side Hustle To-Do List? We Asked the Experts to Weigh In

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In the past few weeks of my work as a freelance writer , I’ve penned a feature story about retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., In the past few weeks of my work as a freelance writer , I’ve penned a feature story about retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., My head is about to explode. Be intentional.

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4 Must-Read Books for a Successful Summer

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In the pre-ebook days, I was the person whose biggest vacation dilemma was which books to bring with me. I’m a big reader all year round, and I like to use summer to dig into books that I really love and can’t put down. The first two focus on very practical advice, whereas the second two delve into the magical realm.

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