Mel's Notebook
Melanie ConklinWeekly fodder for creative living.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 444 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Punctuation saves lives
Let’s eat kids.
Let’s eat, kids.
I’m in Alberta, Canada this week, exploring the beauty of Banff with my extended family. This is the first real vacation I’ve had in years, and in such a gorgeous place that it truly takes your breath away...
Why is it so hard to finish things?
The neuroscience of procrastination
A month ago, I set a self-imposed deadline to finish the draft of my romcom before I head out on a family vacation, and I’m nearly there. I’ve been working on this manuscript steadily over the past eight...
The story cycle
As I near the end of drafting my romcom, I’ve been thinking about what I want to do next, and how art imitates life. Our characters face challenges that make them grow and change, and so do we. Like many people these days, I’m questioning w...
Should you read your reviews?
The latest publishing scandal versus a 250-year-old mechanical swan
This week in publishing, a traditionally published author melted down over some negative reviews and doxxed her readers by sharing their full names on social media and cal...
Specifics beget specifics
This morning, I woke up feeling a bit behind and wished I didn’t have a full day of meetings ahead of me. The universe must have heard me, because I got a flat tire and had to cancel my meetings. LOL! I should have been more specific. The m...
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Melanie Conklin is an award-winning author and designer. She writes about creativity.
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