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lucy, meg, anne, & the everygirl
Who was your favorite heroine as a child? Samantha Parkington? Heidi? Anne Shirley? Nancy Drew? Lucy Pevensie? Ramona Quimby? Junie B....
Grace A. Johnson
Mar 103 min read
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know the novel | introduction
It's official. After spending three years on Bound and Determined and more or less dedicating this entire blog to talking about BAD in...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 23, 20236 min read
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first chapters | overcoming the common mistakes
The first chapter is a precarious little booger. If you’ve never struggled with those first few words, that first couple paragraphs, the...
Grace A. Johnson
Apr 24, 20238 min read
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enemies-to-lovers: how to do it right
This romance trope everyone calls toxic is actually supposed to be one of the strongest and most beautiful relationships out there. Why?...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 10, 20238 min read
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guest post: insight on strong heroines by rina blackstone bennet
I don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to introduce myself? I told you blighters I’m...
Grace A. Johnson
Feb 1, 202311 min read
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Know the Novel Part 1: Introduction
Fun fact: I’ve been wanting to do Know the Novel for a year now. Another fun fact: I actually get to do it. Yet another fun fact: I’m...
Grace A. Johnson
Oct 18, 202112 min read
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The Importance of Differing Perspectives
Or, in more accurate terms, how your novel is like a potluck. *waves* Well, hello there, my lovelies! I'm just here to share with y'all a...
Grace A. Johnson
Jul 13, 202110 min read
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