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What Do You Mean “Show, Don’t Tell”?

Posted on April 20, 2022 Lana

This “show, don’t tell” rule is heavily debated by writers. Basically, there’s a time and place for everything! So, this blog talks about when to “show” and when to “tell” in your writing. … Continue readingWhat Do You Mean “Show, Don’t Tell”?

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What Does it Mean to Workshop?

Posted on March 15, 2022 Lana

When I was younger, I wanted more than feedback for my writing; I wanted answers, guidance, and advice. However, it wasn’t until college that I learned what a workshop was.
… Continue readingWhat Does it Mean to Workshop?

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Personal Experiences on Publishing

Posted on February 23, 2022February 2, 2022 Lana

Jumping right into publishing can be really intimidating, so I’m hoping to share some advice with you so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made. … Continue readingPersonal Experiences on Publishing

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What’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?

Posted on January 22, 2022January 6, 2022 Lana

As of the last year or two, this project has turned into a complete triple trilogy series. Officially, this project is known as the Wars of Vedam Series. … Continue readingWhat’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?

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The Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing

Posted on December 28, 2021 Lana

Writing and being a writer are two very different things. Many people say that they write, or that they aspire to be a writer. But what makes a writer? How do you know if you’re serious about writing? And how do you know if you’re a real writer? … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing

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Concluding Thoughts on Publishing

Posted on November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 Lana

Part 3 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! This is my final blog of this short series where I provide a general overview and concluding thoughts on publishing. In this blog I discuss some of my past blog posts, and consider some major questions. … Continue readingConcluding Thoughts on Publishing

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Talking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing

Posted on October 20, 2021 Lana

Part 2 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! In this blog, I cover what self-publishing is, some historical context, and various other aspects of self publishing. … Continue readingTalking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing

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Processing “Farewell”

Posted on September 15, 2021September 11, 2021 Lana

Last month, I published “The Farewell Letters,” and each of these individual poetic letters addressed portions of my life. But why is this significant to my writing? How do they reflect on my writing process? And how do these “letters” impact my path? … Continue readingProcessing “Farewell”

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The Farewell Letters: Part 4

Posted on August 18, 2021January 16, 2023 Lana

This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this laat letter, I am taking all that I have and channelling it into a new beginning. “To Bloom and Spill” is a letter of gratitude and of hope. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 4

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The Farewell Letters: Part 3

Posted on August 17, 2021January 16, 2023 Lana

This “collection of letters” is a four part series of prose poetry that addresses both my reflections on the past and my hopes for the future. In this second letter, I share my thoughts on beauty and love and how these aspects of life have intersected with my material life. … Continue readingThe Farewell Letters: Part 3

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