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Favorite Books of 2018

Favorite Books of 2018

NONFICTION How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott Sampson – In addition to becoming a parent in 2018, I also love nature and write for kids, so the topic

emilyvanderark January 2, 2019June 24, 2018 reviews Read more

Gift Guide for the Writer in your Life

Gift Guide for the Writer in your Life

What? It’s not the holidays yet? It’s never too early to start shopping for gifts for the writer (or writers, if you’re lucky!) in your life, and I’ve put together this list of gifts writers really want – not just

emilyvanderark November 7, 2018June 24, 2018 hodgepodge, writerly Read more

Why Supporting Other Writers is Key

Why Supporting Other Writers is Key

This is a collaboration with Christy Shuler. Be sure to see Emily’s video, “9 Ways to Support Other Writers” over on Christy’s channel: https://youtu.be/GItSzR-uxnY Hi, I’m Christy. Thank you so much for watching and thanks again to Emily for hosting

emilyvanderark October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

How NOT to Format Your Manuscript

How NOT to Format Your Manuscript

Word processors are amazing pieces of software that let us do so many things! You can customize almost any aspect of your document – but should you? Here are some things you SHOULDN’T do when formatting your manuscript. Thanks for

emilyvanderark September 26, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

Linear VS Non-linear Structure

Linear VS Non-linear Structure

Have you ever heard the terms linear and non-linear and wondered what in the world they have to do with writing? This video is for you! The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern Interview with Erin The Prestige Thanks for watching

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Should My Characters Curse?

Should My Characters Curse?

What is your opinion on cursing in books? Do you use it in your own writing? In today’s video, I share my thoughts on this interesting subject. Thanks for watching ibelonginabook! I’m Emily, and I am a writer with a

emilyvanderark September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

Writing Exercises to Use Again and Again

Writing Exercises to Use Again and Again

Guess That Color: This is is a fun, easy exercise to do with a group of student or writers. Go to the website randomcolour.com. The page will fill with a color, and your group designates an amount of time –

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Why I Went to an MFA Program

Why I Went to an MFA Program

Have you ever thought about getting an education in writing? If a masters degree in creative writing is something you have never heard of, or something that you might be interested in pursuing in the future, then today’s video is

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The Care and Keeping of Ideas

The Care and Keeping of Ideas

I have heard of a species of writer that keeps only one idea in mind at a time. They live and breathe this one idea, allowing it to consume their minds and all of their spare time. But what does

emilyvanderark September 5, 2018June 24, 2018 writerly Read more

My Thoughts on Ebooks

My Thoughts on Ebooks

Do you only read hard-copies of books, and disdain any mention of the digital reading realm? Or have you lost track of when the last time you read a hard book was because you take your Kindle with you wherever

emilyvanderark August 29, 2018July 26, 2018 videos Read more
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