S.E. Reed
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Writing with Reed
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S.E. Reed
Sep 83 min read
Chatting about the Adimverse
Recently I came across a new writing platform called Adimverse . I was intrigued and created a profile. I wasn’t really sure how to...
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S.E. Reed
Aug 35 min read
Author Interview 2.0 with Paulene Turner
Last year I had the pleasure of interviewing #YA author Paulene Turner. You can check out that interview here. I am a huge fan of Paulene...
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S.E. Reed
Jan 262 min read
Book Awards by State A-F
As a traditionally published indie author, with a debut novel garnering some positive reviews on Goodreads, I knew that if I wanted my...
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S.E. Reed
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Some 2024 Open Calls
If you know anything about me, you know I LOVE to write a lot. Like A LOT. In any given week, I can be working on 3-5 different projects....
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S.E. Reed
Dec 17, 20233 min read
Navigating Book Awards
So you want to win an award? I want YOU to win one too! Why? Because winning awards is invigorating! It motivates you to write more, sub...
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S.E. Reed
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Author Interview with Dana Hawkins
This year I made one of my best adult friends, and lucky for me– she’s a writer! And lucky for all of you, she agreed to let me interview...
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S.E. Reed
May 4, 20232 min read
Finding my Author(ish) Voice
Recently I was asked to speak about my debut YA novel, MY HEART IS HURTING, on the Author(ish) Podcast, hosted by Amy Nielsen and Dana...
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S.E. Reed
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Creating a Villain
Not all of you are cut out to write evil characters. It takes practice. Dedication. A blackened soul. Look, I’m not trying to be a bitch,...
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S.E. Reed
Oct 1, 20221 min read
7 Opportunities to Submit your Writing
There’s a slew of new opportunities each month for submitting your short stories. That is, if you know where to look. I have my favorite...
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S.E. Reed
Jul 27, 20223 min read
Imposter Syndrome
What exactly is #ImposterSyndrome? And how can you over come the feelings of self-doubt? Well, I’m not an expert by any means, just a...
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S.E. Reed
Jun 10, 20222 min read
Writing Something Magical
There is something magical about writing a story for children. As I write, I imagine the joy they will experience when my words dance...
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S.E. Reed
May 7, 20225 min read
Author Interview with R.A. Clarke
Recently, I had the pleasure of doing an interview with #kidlit author extraordinaire R.A. Clarke. She’s a renaissance woman, having...
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S.E. Reed
Apr 30, 20222 min read
What is The Writer’s Games?
If you know me at all, you know how much I love The Writer’s Workout. It’s a non-profit website/community with a TON of resources for,...
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S.E. Reed
Apr 23, 20222 min read
Music & Writing
Recently I was asked by an agent to submit my writing playlist as part of my #query package. Since I’m highly motivated to find an agent,...
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S.E. Reed
Apr 3, 20224 min read
Interview with Author, E.L. Johnson
Over the weekend I had the privilege to interview the fabulous & charming E.L. Johnson, author of historical mysteries and a rising star...
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S.E. Reed
Nov 14, 20213 min read
Editing, Editing and more Editing!
What's the best way to clear out a room of writers? Just yell, "Time to edit!" and see what happens. It won't be pretty. You'll have a...
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