Lisa Tener’s Writing and Publishing Blog

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Find articles on your most pressing writing & publishing questions. Plus, creative support for your inner muse!

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book award winning writing coach Lisa Tener

Writing Magic: Secrets to Compelling Writing

Once upon a time, a coach I know referred a client to me and–after reading a chapter–I almost told her I didn’t think I could help him. Lucky for both of us, I withheld judgement and agreed to edit one chapter. When he sent me his second chapter, it blew me away.  I laughed, I…

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Great Books for Writers and Authors

Doing some last minute shopping for writers on your list (or to put on your wish list)? Perhaps a great book? As promised here are some books I recommend–a few classics and some new books, too.                   Classic Books about Writing and Style Stephen King’s On Writing: King breaks the rules by combining a memoir…

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Great Gifts for Writers

Are you looking for a meaningful and inspiring gift for a writer? Or wondering what to put on your wish list? Here are a few of my favorites that support local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs. 1.I love to give journals. I found some lovely handmade ones on etsy. Blue Toad has some especially inspiring ones…

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We Are a Community of Writers: An Opportunity to Help

This afternoon, I finally looked at my e-mail from the past day and a half. The e-mail from Barbara Schultz shocked me. For the past eight weeks, each of us in my Bring Your Book to Life Program had gotten to know and love some of the animals on Barb’s farm  through the stories she…

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The Winner Is…

Here are the final posts from our November month of writing support. Thank you to everyone for your inspiring shares and congratulations on your progress this month. And the winner of a free consultation with me is Kirsty Greenshields… Kirsty Greenshields: Okay, here’s my contest entry …. My goal for November was to have completed…

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Winning Book Awards: Tips from a four-time winner

Amy O’Brien, author of Stuck with Mr. Wrong: 10 Steps to Starring in Your Own Life Story has won four awards for this powerful, creative and fun book.  I asked Amy to share some of her secrets to winning awards: Lisa: What process did you go through to identify the awards? Amy: When a friend…

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