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National Novel Writing Month: Is it too late to start now?
I belong to a couple of social forums, and this past week, I noticed several conversations asking if it was too late to jump into...

J.H. Jones
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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When to say 'no' to a writing group
If you read my blog regularly (sign up for updates here ), you probably get the feeling that I believe writing groups are the answer to...

J.H. Jones
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Writing groups and November
National Novel Writing Month is around the corner. Are you ready? Here's how your writing group can help.

J.H. Jones
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Hearing voices? Is it your writing group?
As writers, we tend to work alone and can end up listening to the echo chamber in our heads. Is that a good idea?

J.H. Jones
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Get Frugal with a Writing Group
Reading and editing services can cost a lot! Good news: If you're in a writing group, you can defray some of the expenses.

J.H. Jones
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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2 Hacks for Your Accountability-Type Writing Group
What are the two tools that will help you make the most of your accountability group? Check these out!

J.H. Jones
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Read to make the most of a writing group experience
Read these books to avoid common mistakes so that you can get the most out of your writing-group experience.

J.H. Jones
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Feed your writing groups! Cookie recipe!
I love cookies. I love writing groups. So, what kind of cookie would I share with my writing besties? You'll love my recipe!

J.H. Jones
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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Announcement: Get The Write Group and achieve your writing ambitions!
Do you want to make progress in your writing? Do you want to improve your craft? Do you want to achieve your authorpreneur aims? Yes ?...

J.H. Jones
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Why AI Can't Replace Writing Groups
AI can't REPLACE humans. "I don't need a writing group. I forked out for GPT-4." That's what an author said to me about why he left his...

J.H. Jones
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Hello September? Writing tip: Live tribe!
Time to join a writing group? Hey writer fam! September is a great time to recommit to your writing. And what better way to refresh your...

J.H. Jones
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Add Secret Sauce to Develop Your Process
Can you get help from your writing group to develop your own writing process? Oh yeah, baby! That's your secret sauce.

J.H. Jones
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Ebook for pre-order: The Write Group
Returning from a summer of fun? Ready to resume your writing practice? Looking for a writer tribe to breathe more oxygen into your...

J.H. Jones
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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When is it time to say 'bye-bye-bye'?
If you’ve been a member of a writing group, you probably invested a lot of time and effort. You contributed your attention and hard work,...

J.H. Jones
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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Coming soon...The Write Group
Later this month, The Write Group will be available for preorder. First, I want to tell you why I wrote it. After having been in several...

J.H. Jones
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Beware the Author Scam
Early Saturday morning, I caught up with the usual boatload of emails and posts, including an email summary from Sisters in Crime. As a...

J.H. Jones
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Do the split! (5 of 5)
Simone Biles is amazing, right? Her incredible gymnastic grace is beautiful to behold. And this will sound a little weird, but I recently...

J.H. Jones
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Quacks like a duck. Barks like a dog. (4 of 5)
What happens when a writing group quacks like a duck, but barks like a dog?

J.H. Jones
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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The #1 way to build your writing habit (3 of 5)
This month we're thinking about the writing group that's right for you, because you've got to be in the right group to bring your...

J.H. Jones
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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The stay-on-track group (2 of 5)
If you're in a group, and feeling like you're not fitting in, the problem might be you're in the wrong type of group. Many years ago, I...

J.H. Jones
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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