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  • @Patricia, if there are unusual words you tend to overuse, the "find" tool in Word is helpful. Otherwise, it's a matter of getting used to keeping an eye out when reading your own work-- and asking your beta readers to point things out that you don't notice. My mom is good at that for me. :)
  • I'll be keeping an eye on this conversation. It's a question I've been asking, as well.
  • Reedsy is a platform that I've recently been introduced to and I've been going back and forth about joining it! It seems like a really great community. I'm also familiar with Upwork. I'll be keeping in mind all of these other awesome suggestions! Thanks so much for sharing them!
  • Some really great tips in your article! I am planning on writing a memoir-type book (not really for publishing, just for family) and I will definitely be keeping some of these things in mind when I finally get around to it! Thank you for sharing this!
  • ...d the best way to think about it is to allow your mind to work on it subconsciously. How do you encourage that? Do some manual or physical chore. Keeping your body busy stimulates you...
  • ...both, but lean towards commercial. Sometimes we become snobs ourselves by rejecting literary fiction rather than just accepting the concept and keeping our eyes on our own work. I...
  • Totally agree that intending to write and keeping it real is a good idea. Thanks.
  • ...rite something completely different but if there is momentum, shouldn't I seize the moment? Or should I stick to my original plan because it's in keeping with the natural flow of my m...
  • ...totally "take a page out of your book" for Camp NaNoWriMo in July, and the main event next November....and in between as well!  You are right in keeping connected with the NaNoWriMo...
  • ...r you aren't only writing a book, you're building an understanding of your life. That's hard work, so good for you for not getting frustrated and keeping up the work and the growth ne...