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When the Words Stop: Living with Writer's Block During Emotional Upheaval
This week, I want to talk about writer’s block—my unwelcome companion during times of emotional upheaval. If you’ve been following along,...
jaybirdauthor
Apr 12 min read
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Let's Explore the World of Fantasy: A Guide to 12 Magical Sub-Genres
Today, I want to talk about my favourite book genre: fantasy . When most people hear the word fantasy , they picture dragons, magic, and...
jaybirdauthor
Mar 263 min read
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Some Surprising Benefits of Reading for Teens
It’s no surprise that teens who read regularly are less likely to struggle in English. Reading is the cornerstone of solid literacy and...
jaybirdauthor
Mar 122 min read
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How to Stay Motivated as a Writer
Writing isn’t easy. It’s solitary, often unrewarding, and full of setbacks. Right now, with life’s pressures mounting and six books out...
jaybirdauthor
Feb 162 min read
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Artificial Intelligence and the Writing Game
No filters or AI tools were used to enhance this 5:50am in the morning 'writing my blog' image (yes, I'm wearing dog pajamas). When...
jaybirdauthor
Feb 102 min read
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Forming Consistent Writing Habits
Stephen King said, ‘If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.’  I chose to quote...
jaybirdauthor
Feb 33 min read
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Using Online Writing Communities for Constructive Criticism
So, I’ve been brave and put myself out there on several online author groups, asking for opinions and constructive criticism about my...
jaybirdauthor
Jan 272 min read
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Full Steam Ahead for 2025
2025 brings some major life changes
jaybirdauthor
Jan 202 min read
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TikTok Adventures
So, I've been experimenting with TikTok and I must be old, because it's so confusing! This social media platform is a beast! It is...
jaybirdauthor
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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No Sales...No Sweat
As of the date of this blog entry, the five 'easy-to-read' teen books I have on Amazon are receiving no attention and generating no...
jaybirdauthor
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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Is an author blog worth it?
Jay Bird Author sitting at her writing desk, contemplating the worthiness of starting a blog I am currently debating this exact issue. Is...
jaybirdauthor
Nov 30, 20242 min read
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