Author: Megan Grant
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I’m Writing a Fantasy Novel!
Welcome back to another blog. This year, I’m super excited to be writing my very first fantasy novel. I’d love to share some of what I’ve learned and what I’ve been working on, in case it sparks any inspiration in you. I’ve also got a video on this topic, if you’d prefer that: My last…
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My 5 Writing Goals for 2025 as an Author
With 2024 quickly coming to an end, many of us are looking ahead at what’s to come. I don’t know about you, but I am very goal-oriented. I used to make the mistake—at least, it was a mistake for me—of setting way too many goals, falling short, and then feeling like a failure. I wasn’t…
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How I Outline My Novels
Authors can generally be categorized into two groups: plotters and pantsers (although some might be a combination!). Plotters, like me, plan and outline their novels ahead of time, whereas the latter folks fly by the seat of their pants. One isn’t better than the other. It all depends on what works best for you. I’ve…
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Self-Publishing a Book: How I Dropped the Ball
I’ve been querying literary agents for over a decade, for multiple manuscripts. It hasn’t gone well. Or rather, it hasn’t gone how I expected. For context: I have been a professional writer and editor for about 15 years. I have several noteworthy credits to my name. I built a six-figure business as a writer. I…