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Mel Lee-Smith

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4 reasons why all writers should play video games

CreativityMel Lee-SmithFebruary 24, 20191

How your video game addiction can enhance your writing and plotting skills

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Good grief: writing to heal from the loss of a loved one

Self CareMel Lee-SmithDecember 31, 20180
writing, writing for grief, writing through grief

Grief is not a linear, five-step process. It’s messy. It’s ugly. It’s devastating. Writing won’t help you make sense of it. Writing won’t make it go away. But even if you’re not a writer by trade, writing can help patch up your broken heart.

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Patience and other writing virtues

CreativityMel Lee-SmithNovember 4, 20180

Are you a “slow” writer who struggles to write once a week, let alone every day? Do you like GIFs of cute dogs? Then you’ve come to the right place.

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Let’s talk about creative burnout

CreativityMel Lee-SmithJune 17, 20182

When writing is your day job, your side gig, and your hobby, you really feel the creative burnout. Let’s talk about how to tackle it.

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7 useful writing terms every writer should know

CreativityMel Lee-SmithJune 3, 20182
useful terms every writer should know, useful writing terms

Ever heard of a polyptoton? Know how to use epizeuxis in your writing? Here are just a few useful writing terms and devices to add to your ever-growing arsenal.

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How to use Pinterest to plan your novel

Writing ResourcesMel Lee-SmithMay 13, 20180

Pinterest is one of my favorite tools across the board (see what I did there?), especially for writing. Here’s how you can use Pinterest to plan your novel.

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When depression murders your muse

Self CareMel Lee-SmithMarch 31, 20184
writing and depression, writing through depression

Depression can wreck your writing life — but there are a few ways you can reclaim your creativity even if you can’t write.

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Tips for self-editing: take a break from your story

EditingMel Lee-SmithJanuary 31, 20182

Whether you’re writing flash fiction, short stories, or a novel, you need to let your story rest. Take it from me: this is one of the most important self-editing tips you’ll ever learn.

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Take out your headphones & other dialogue writing tips

MindfulnessMel Lee-SmithJanuary 17, 20181

One of my favorite dialogue writing tips is a simple one: take out your headphones while in public. Being present is crucial for writing well.

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Writing tips from the (MA)sters

CreativityMel Lee-SmithAugust 4, 20172
writing tips, writing advice, how to write well, unusual writing tips, unusual writing techniques

I got myself into thousands of dollars of debt to learn this stuff, and now I’m sharing it with you for free.

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