When is a Manuscript Really Finished?
The writer's journey through revision, perfectionism, and learning to let go.
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40 posts, 2020 to 2026
2026
Oct 20When is a Manuscript Really Finished?5 min
Jul 14The Winding Road of a Writer2 min
Jun 16Why Every Author Should Keep a Publishing Journal4 min
May 29Trusting the Reader: Showing Instead of Telling3 min
May 11Micro-Historical Moments: The Ironed Shirt2 min
May 4Top Historical Fiction Books to Read: Must-Read Novels Across Time6 min
Apr 24The Detail That Changed Everything in My New Novel2 min
Apr 17Marketing a Book That’s Already Published: What I’m Doing Now6 min
Mar 18How Perspective Changes a Story: Writing Child vs Adult Voice in Fiction3 min
Mar 10Where My Love of Stories Began3 min
Feb 28Writing May Begin Alone, But It Thrives in Community3 min
Feb 18Plotter, Pantser… and Proud Plantser4 min
Feb 10Writing Across Genres: How Voice Changes with Every Story4 min
Feb 6Why I Keep Returning to Historical Fiction (and the Books That Stay With Me)4 min
Feb 2Why I Wrote Wolf Coat, and Why This Story Is Personal2 min
Jan 28Research Notes from the Desk of Lynda DuBois2 min
Jan 26Before Everything Else2 min
Jan 19The Dream and the Pen: How MLK Inspires Writers to Create for Justice2 min
Jan 16Delving into History: Crafting Truth Through Research2 min
Jan 1Discover the Magic of Timeless Historical Fiction5 min
2024
Dec 6Exciting New Releases and Book Events: December Updates and What's Coming in 2025!4 min
Sep 10September Birthday Giveaway: Win a Free Book of Your Choice by Being the 5th Emailer!1 min
Aug 8Sneak Preview1 min
Jul 17Seeking ARC Readers for an Exciting New Author's Debut Book, Are You Ready to Dive In?1 min
