Category: my novel’s progress
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Writing Is a Craft, Not a Gift
There’s this idea floating around in the creative world that some people are just born writers.
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Writing Scams: Flattery and Red Flags
Who Exactly is Penelope Manuscriptington?
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A Portable Writing Kit
A while back, I did something simple that has made a real difference in my writing life: I built a portable writing kit.
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Page One to Done: This Book Will Get You Psyched
This book really speaks to writers who struggle with perfectionism and procrastination.
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Which cover should I use?
I am finishing up the first draft of my novel, Normous, which is the latest in my Consortium sci-fi saga. Which cover should I use?
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The Consortium Saga Trailer
This 60-second trailer teases the scale and stakes of The Consortium Saga: Omnibus.
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Creating Metaphors With Emma Sloley
Recently, I read The Island of Last Things by Emma Stoley and found it filled with interesting character arcs and unique plotlines. I was also struck by Stoley’s figurative language, especially her metaphors and similes. That’s something I would like to improve in my own writing craft: the use of figures of speech. Metaphors and…
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Writing Life Update: January 2026
I’m almost done with my current draft of Normous, the next episode of my Consortium series.
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The Review Dilemma
Knowing that someone enjoys my book is deeply fulfilling.
Andrew M. Friday 