Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

10 Poems: Recommended Reading

I think it’s safe to say that I’m in a slump. This happens to me every February (my mom calls it my “February Funk” – the fact that it has its own name tells you how regular of a thing … Continue reading

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Why Some Novels Say “A Novel” on the Cover, and If Yours Should Too

Ever notice how some novels have “A Novel” written right on the cover, under the title? Maybe you have but haven’t thought about it. Or maybe it drives you insane. But if you tread in bookish enough circles, the subject … Continue reading

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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 2

geared towards people who work at home, especially writers This is the second half of my productivity tips list, so if you missed part 1, don’t forget to check it out! 6. Schedule both fun time and chill time. And … Continue reading

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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 1

geared towards people who work at home, especially writers I have been called plenty of things in my life, but I don’t think “lazy” has ever been one of them. Workaholic, anal-retentive, perfectionist, slave-driver, and bossy? Sure. Lazy? Not so … Continue reading

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The 3 Rules of Revision

Those of you who know me know how much I hate revisions. I really, really do. For me, it’s all the work of drafting with none of the fun. This explains the snark in last week’s comic as well as … Continue reading

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