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How is Frieda McFadden able to publish so many books?
on Frieda McFadden and a message she reminded me of! plus a book i purchased recently i'm excited about.
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The Draft Before the Draft
The weeks of work that come before writing a single sentence of your first draft. What you're not told about how important proper backstory is.
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If I were a bookstore
or who am I, what do I care about, and how do I want to present that to others?
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The certainty of uncertainty
a story of my coping mechanisms and a reminder for those of us with fear of uncertainty.
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why i write when no one reads
remembering why i write in the first place! also, the weekly releases, bestsellers, and one of my favorite reads of the summer.
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what no one tells you about wanting more from life
a reflection on dreams and reality featuring photos of young Izzy as her dreams evolved (free post!)
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June 2025

June Report
a whole lot of love and happiness! mini book reviews from june, recent food obsessions, and how I have been filling my days.
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I'm scared to reread these books
i'm scared! but i also loved all on the list? also -- a poll below.
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the incredibly slow process of book #4
the different approaches I've taken so far, why I tried something new, and what I've done so far
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failure, writing, and getting back up
on failing a lot and how i've grown from it
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i grew up in novels. real life isn't like that.
how books made me think life would be different and how i'm coming to terms with life as it is.
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your required summer reading list
with a twist because reading is actually fun
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