Author: Amanda Surowitz
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In the Middle of Something
3–5 minutesI know I’m not the only one who likes to wrap up every loose end before heading to the final battle in a video game, but I didn’t realize I did the same thing in my writing. This essay looks at avoidance, why the third act is so hard to write, and why finishing the…
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Revisiting Carrie Mae Weems’s Advice on Creative Presence: “Let the Work Become the Work”
4–7 minutesA reflective look at Carrie Mae Weems’s insight from when I first wrote about her in 2016 to how her advice resonates now in creative practice and the threat AI poses to creative industries.
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The Ordinary #1: Lowering My Standards for Enemies
2–3 minutesA mini memoir reflecting on how perceived danger in mundane interactions turns a neighbor into an enemy.
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An Alternative to New Year’s Resolutions: The Ritual I Renew Every Year
6–9 minutesMany years ago, I came up with an alternative to traditional New Year’s resolutions. It’s a simple promise I renew every year, and it’s a more sustainable approach to committing to growth and gratitude throughout the year.
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When Should You Start Soft Marketing the Book You’re Not Done Writing?
4–5 minutesI can’t count the number of times I’ve asked other writers when is the right time to start talking up a manuscript online. Everyone has a different answer. Some say to wait until it’s query-ready (if you’re going the traditional publishing route). With self-publishing, some say do it sooner rather than later. Others shrug and…
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Cantrip Candles Review: Immersive Scents for Fantasy Writers, Readers, and RPG Gamers
4–7 minutesCantrip Candles offers enchanting scents inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPGs. This review covers the scents I received in my first order: Hellscape, Hithmari High Desert, Library Scriptorium, Black Hound Tavern, Den of Thieves, and Hemlock.
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