Revision Tips for Writers

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Revision is difficult, necessary, and terrifying work. But if you break the process down into structural editing and proofreading/copy editing, you can make the task manageable. Read on to learn more

The Easy Way to Write (Blog Posts)

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Shelves

In this post, I give away almost all of my trade secrets, even the one about astral projection and marmot sacrifices. Curious? Read more…

April Updates & Site News

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April is Better Writing Month here at Happenchance. This post is a preview of what’s coming up this month. Read more…

Pros & Cons of a Nomadic Lifestyle

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Nomadic Lifestyle _ Moving Day

What is a nomadic lifestyle? What are the pros and cons of packing your life into ten cardboard boxes?

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8 Reasons to Speed Up

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Bloggers love to talk about the benefits of ‘slow,’ but I’m feeling rather contrarian today. What are some good reasons to speed up? Read on to find out…

8 Reasons to Slow Down

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Creativity doesn’t like to be rushed. Creativity likes to have ample time to explore new angles, ferment new ideas and concepts, and allow the intuition and undermind to run amok. Read more…

Knowing When to Quit

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When you say you’re quitting anything besides seal clubbing, crack smoking, or self-mutilation, people look at you like you’re some kind of failure. Yet, strategically quitting things is an underrated skill. Read on…

The Power of a Routine

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train tracks

I wrote more in the last year than I did in the last six years combined. How did I do it? Read more to find out…

How to Get Out of a Rut (for Cheap)

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Ruts are like leeches. One or two won’t hurt you, but given time and numbers, they’ll both suck you dry. This article looks at ways to get out of a rut (for cheap!). Read more…

The End of the Mega Star

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What do Michael Jackson, centralized media, and tropical fish have in common? Read more to find out…