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Why EVERY Writer Needs a Writing Critique Group

May 25

May 25 Why EVERY Writer Needs a Writing Critique Group

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know, Musings on Writing

Finally! A Social Network For Bibliophiles

May 16

May 16 Finally! A Social Network For Bibliophiles

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Your Next Favorite Book Could Be Self-Published: Part 1

May 2

May 2 Your Next Favorite Book Could Be Self-Published: Part 1

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know, Author Interviews

The Masterful Art of Storytelling as Told (No, Shown) by Sherman Alexie

Apr 27

Apr 27 The Masterful Art of Storytelling as Told (No, Shown) by Sherman Alexie

Mandy Shunnarah

Musings on Writing, The More You Know

9 Must Read Books About Transgender Life

Apr 25

Apr 25 9 Must Read Books About Transgender Life

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

7 Ways Serialized Literature is Making a Comeback

Apr 20

Apr 20 7 Ways Serialized Literature is Making a Comeback

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why You SHOULD Take a Reading Break (Sometimes)

Apr 18

Apr 18 Why You SHOULD Take a Reading Break (Sometimes)

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

The One Thing That Makes Me SUPER Jealous of New Readers

Apr 13

Apr 13 The One Thing That Makes Me SUPER Jealous of New Readers

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why Baseball Fiction Is Magical, Literally

Apr 4

Apr 4 Why Baseball Fiction Is Magical, Literally

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

The One Piece of Writing Advice That Really Stuck With Me

Mar 30

Mar 30 The One Piece of Writing Advice That Really Stuck With Me

Mandy Shunnarah

Musings on Writing, The More You Know

Why Everything You Think You Know About Speed Reading is Wrong

Mar 28

Mar 28 Why Everything You Think You Know About Speed Reading is Wrong

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Short and Sweet: 6 Literary Magazines You Should Be Reading

Mar 23

Mar 23 Short and Sweet: 6 Literary Magazines You Should Be Reading

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Three Reasons Why Audiobooks Shouldn't Always Follow the Text Version

Mar 16

Mar 16 Three Reasons Why Audiobooks Shouldn't Always Follow the Text Version

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

The Tricky Business of Book Reviews

Mar 14

Mar 14 The Tricky Business of Book Reviews

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why Some Books Are Better As Graphic Novels

Mar 9

Mar 9 Why Some Books Are Better As Graphic Novels

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why Writing (NOT Story) is The Most Important Thing About a Book

Mar 7

Mar 7 Why Writing (NOT Story) is The Most Important Thing About a Book

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

5 Books on Fashion and Blogging to Help You Make a Statement

Mar 2

Mar 2 5 Books on Fashion and Blogging to Help You Make a Statement

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

I Don't Do It For You: A Reader's Manifesto

Feb 29

Feb 29 I Don't Do It For You: A Reader's Manifesto

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why Reading Books That Make You Uncomfortable Makes You a Better Reader (And Person): Part 3

Feb 24

Feb 24 Why Reading Books That Make You Uncomfortable Makes You a Better Reader (And Person): Part 3

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know

Why Reading Books That Make You Uncomfortable Makes You a Better Reader (And Person): Part 2

Feb 17

Feb 17 Why Reading Books That Make You Uncomfortable Makes You a Better Reader (And Person): Part 2

Mandy Shunnarah

The More You Know