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Blog, Inspiration, Memoir, Novel / Fiction

Becoming a Professional Writer

The publishing industry has undergone tremendous changes over the years. “Mid-list” writers who relied on decent advances from their publishers have found […]

Alan WattApril 23, 2019
Blog, Inspiration, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Screenwriting

The Creative Process

When my son, Ray, was first learning to speak, there were so many new words each day — the syntax often fascinating […]

Alan WattApril 9, 2019
Blog, First-Time Novelist, Inspiration

Trust

I grew up in a very bright, academic family, but at times I felt alone. My family members were very logical, reasonable […]

Alan WattMarch 26, 2019
Blog, First-Time Novelist, Inspiration

Choice

Why do we write? Why do we spend months, years, even decades engaged in the solitary act of creating a world on […]

Alan WattOctober 30, 2018
Blog, Inspiration, Rewriting

Writing Fiction: Letting Go of Our Story

“Danger lies in the writer becoming the victim of his own exaggeration, losing the exact notion of sincerity, and in the end […]

Alan WattJune 13, 2017
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  • the 90-day screenplay™
  • story day
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  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
  • envision: creative goal setting
  • writing challenge
  • solo/couples retreat
  • the 90-day novel®
  • the 90-day memoir®
  • the 90-day screenplay™
  • story day
  • rewrite master class
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  • siren tales: a women’s writing workshop
  • Tuscany writing retreat
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  • meet Alan
  • writing classes
    • The 30-Day Outline
    • The 90-Day Novel®
    • The 90-Day Memoir®
    • The 90-Day Screenplay™
    • Rewrite Master Class
    • Siren Tales: A Women’s Writing Workshop
    • Story Day
    • Class Information
      • Calendar
      • Classes & Workshops Overview
  • writing retreats
    • Tuscany Retreat
    • Solo Retreats
  • writing coach
  • writing resources
    • books
    • videos
    • audio
    • writing challenge
    • envision
    • write on fridays
    • other free resources
  • blog
    • How to Outline a Book
    • How to Write a Memoir
    • How to Write a Novel
    • How to Write a Screenplay
    • Story Structure
    • Character Development
    • The Writing Process
    • Writing Techniques
    • Writing Resources & Tools
    • Book Editing
    • How to Publish a Book
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