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Month: April 2021

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 JES HaysInspiration, On Writing

Staying Inspired

How does a writer keep their muse healthy? One of the things I like to do as I write is listen to music. I turn it on low and let […]

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 JES HaysInspiration

Writing Conference Time: SCWA

I’ve been “attending” the SC Writer’s Association’s virtual conference this weekend. The keynote speaker was Patti Callihan Henry, who spoke about “The Soul of Story” and said we are hard-wired […]

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 JES HaysOn Writing

Top 10 Writing Obstacles Every Writer Faces

What are some of the obstacles writers – especially new ones – face? Here are the Top 10 in my opinion. Self-Confidence: The Number 1 obstacle, I believe, is yourself. […]

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