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Joy E. Rancatore
Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

Five Lessons My First Draft Taught Me

by Joy | May 10, 2018 | books, doubt and fear, dream of authorship, goals, readers, writing, writing community, writing process

Last week I typed “The End” on the first draft of my literary fiction novel. I’ve mentioned before to my newsletter subscribers (Click here to join this amazing Fellowship!) how much I’ve been learning through this process, so I decided to...
To Fear or Not to Fear: How Can I Write an Entire Book

To Fear or Not to Fear: How Can I Write an Entire Book

by Joy | Mar 8, 2018 | books, doubt and fear, writing, writing process

When I began writing books, one of the biggest concerns I had was could I really pen that many words? Depending on the genre (and who you talk to), books run anywhere from 70,000 to 120,000 words! That’s a whole lot of characters, Friends! So, back to...
My Writing Plans

My Writing Plans

by Joy | Mar 1, 2018 | books, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, writer mom, writing, writing process

As I type this post, I’m looking out the window at one of the very few mild days we get in Southeast Louisiana. The sun’s shining; the wind’s gently rustling the leaves. It’s the kind of day where you can’t help but feel positive. Of...
I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part III

I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part III

by Joy | Jan 25, 2018 | books, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, publishers, writer mom, writing, writing process

The past two weeks I’ve shared with you my decision to be an Indie Author. In Part 1, I broke down the main ways writers can become published authors these days. As I said, some of the definitions vary depending on who’s giving you the details; but I hope...
I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part I

I Choose the Indie Author Life, Part I

by Joy | Jan 11, 2018 | authors, books, dream of authorship, goals, Indie Authors, publishers, writing process

One month ago tomorrow, I made a huge writing career decision. No, that’s not right. One month ago tomorrow, a writing path chose me. I will be an Indie Author! A what now? Indie Authors pretty much rock. But, for a more intelligent explanation, here we go. The...
5 Steps to Choose My Next Story

5 Steps to Choose My Next Story

by Joy | Dec 28, 2017 | authors, books, creativity, doubt and fear, goals, inspiration, J.R.R. Tolkien, writers, writing process

Let’s face it; time flies. 24 hours just aren’t enough to do all we desire. I find myself skittering after loose minutes like Scrat after his elusive nut. So, how do writers like me with so many story ideas and works in progress decide where to focus the...
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