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YA & MG Books to Read This Fall
It’s officially fall and I want nothing more than to curl up with a cozy book while the cool morning breeze blows in through the open windows. I know I’m not alone in this, so I thought it would be fun to compile some of my favorite autumnal reads to share with the internet at-large. This list is going to offer you a wide variety of suggestions for fall vibes, mainly in the young adult category, a few middle grade, none of which include horror. I’m just not that kind of read
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Sep 254 min read


How to Make Critique Groups Work for You
Many writers bring a book to social events. After all, why would you strike up a conversation with a stranger when you could be reading...
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Aug 12, 20244 min read


What is a critique group?
Across the web of information at our fingertips, it's agreed: A critique group is a small group of writers (or artists) who share...
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Aug 4, 20243 min read


Hot Mess Writers Club Gets A Website
The Hot Mess Writers Club existed unofficially for years. This writing critique group began in 2014, when Tracy Daley reached out to...
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Mar 16, 20232 min read
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