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Diane Callahan: Writer. Editor. YouTuber.

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    I Talk About Writing, Reading, and YouTube on Josiah's Voice Podcast!

    I Talk About Writing, Reading, and YouTube on Josiah's Voice Podcast!

    I had such a blast talking to Josiah on his podcast about books, writing, and YouTube! I appreciated all of his thoughtful questions. We...
    How to Read Like a Writer

    How to Read Like a Writer

    Reading like a writer means reading to learn from other authors. By understanding the creative choices used in novels you admire, you can...
    Can You Be a Writer if You Don’t Read?

    Can You Be a Writer if You Don’t Read?

    Can you be a writer if you don’t read? No one is stopping you from being a writer if you don’t read; however, if you truly want to be a...
    How to Be a Writer: Setting Long-Term Goals

    How to Be a Writer: Setting Long-Term Goals

    Part of learning how to be a writer involves setting long-term goals. What do you hope to achieve or become? What are the specific...
    Returning to Writing After a Long Hiatus

    Returning to Writing After a Long Hiatus

    Life happens, and sometimes we can go for years—even decades—without creating anything of note. This happened to author Jordan Riley Swan...
    17 Cures for Writer's Block

    17 Cures for Writer's Block

    Sometimes the words flow from our fingertips; other times, we have to strain our mental limits to coax out that creative muse. When faced...
    Write for One Reader

    Write for One Reader

    An article on Medium about on the best piece of writing advice I ever received.
    3 Pieces of Writing Advice That Changed My Life

    3 Pieces of Writing Advice That Changed My Life

    There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all writing advice—we can only find what works best for us through trial and error. For me, aiming...
    Writing Community Lingo: Writer Problems

    Writing Community Lingo: Writer Problems

    Imposter Syndrome, Shiny New Ideas, World Builder’s Disease—writers can experience many afflictions. Thankfully, there are ways to...
    The Life of a Full-Time Author: Writing Tips from Mindy McGinnis

    The Life of a Full-Time Author: Writing Tips from Mindy McGinnis

    Mindy McGinnis is the author of seven young adult novels, including Not a Drop to Drink, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So...
    7 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Harry Potter

    7 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Harry Potter

    Here are seven lessons that writers can take to heart from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. SPOILERS AHEAD: PROCEED WITH CAUTION....
    How to Motivate Yourself to Write Every Day

    How to Motivate Yourself to Write Every Day

    You don't need to write every day, but you can still aspire to reach a daily word count if the momentum keeps you going. Here, you'll...

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