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Writing tips on the habit and craft of writing
The complete list of Doing the Write Thing writing tips, all in one convenient place
Sep 12, 2023 • 
Marisa
Q&A with featured writer Serina Lewis
Published writer Serina talks about her publishing journey and how yoga and meditation can inspire your writing
Nov 5 • 
Marisa
Q&A with featured writer Julie
Published author Julie Navickas talks about her writing process, creating a series, newsletter and website tips, and more!
May 27 • 
Marisa
Writing tip #11: Don’t worry about “perfect”
A gentle note to encourage letting yourself pivot in favour of excellence and enjoyment + re-introducing myself
Apr 28
Celebrating 100+ subscribers!
A 50% discount to say thank you for subscribing + 1 winner gets a free paid founding member subscription
Apr 13 • 
Marisa
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Celebrating 100+ subscribers!
Apr 13 • Marisa
Q&A with featured writer Julie
May 27 • Marisa
Q&A with featured writer C. Elyse
Sep 26, 2023 • Marisa and C. Elyse
Q&A with featured writer Chantel Guertin
Mar 22, 2023 • Marisa
Writing tips: Where to start your story/chapter one
A short video with tips to help you decide where to start your story/chapter one, with my YA book In Your Dreams as an example
Feb 11 • 
Marisa
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Writing announcement: chapter 1 of In Your Dreams is available online!
I just pressed "publish" on chapter one of my book In Your Dreams!
Jan 16 • 
Marisa
Writing inspiration: slow and steady
On the power of BELIEVING in and supporting your dreams, plus a book publishing update
Nov 28, 2024 • 
Marisa
Writing tip #10: Adopt a positive mindset
On anxiety, your writing dreams, and the power of a positive mindset
Sep 19, 2024 • 
Marisa
Q&A with featured writer Morgane Lashkari
Morgane talks about her experience writing song lyrics, singing and making music
May 21, 2024 • 
Marisa
 and 
Alene
The Permission We Want But Struggle to Give Ourselves
Celebrating 11 Years of Writing It Down
Published on The Ghost • Apr 4, 2024
Q&A with featured writer Alene Sen
Alene talks about her writing journey and choosing a publishing path, with a special focus on poetry
Mar 26, 2024 • 
Marisa
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Alene
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