Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

What Non-Writers Picture When Writers Say…

beta reader What it is to writers: a critique partner who reads your completed manuscript and gives you final feedback. Often “beta” for short, e.g., “I’m still waiting to hear back from my beta reader.” What it is to non-writers: … 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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Are You an Accidental Litterbug?

In the past, I’ve blogged about environmentalism a couple of times. Once to share some cool tips I’d found and thought of, and then a rather angry passionate post about how much I loathe litterers. It’s hard for me to … Continue reading

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2012 in Review: Lists, Lols, and Goals

I’m back from a much-needed break from work, including writing, the blog, and most social media. I feel refreshed, and looking back on the year, poignant, proud, and incredibly disappointed all at once. I thought I’d take this post to … Continue reading

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Silence and Grief and Permission

Sometimes, silence is okay. I thought about that this weekend, when I considered not posting anything on the blog this week due to the Sandy Hook shootings on Friday. I thought maybe this would be a good week to go dark, … Continue reading

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