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Kate Krake

Kate Krake writes fantasy fiction, poetry, and personal and creative development for writers. Kate lives in Perth, Australia.

What’s The Biggest Writing Mistake?

All writers make mistakes, but there is one huge mistake that’s often hard to see that all too many writers make.

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How to be Original: A Lesson from David Bowie

Creative super nova, David Bowie was a walking lesson in how to be original. And he was a total imitator.

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You Don’t Have To Use An AI Writing Assistant

AI technology will continue to move through and change writing and publishing, but you can continue to write, just as you always have, without using AI, if that’s your choice.

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How To Use An AI Writing Assistant (And Stay Human)

AI is a writing tool that can help authors expand their creative thinking, while still being an authentic human writer.

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How A Play Project Can Inspire Your Writing

Play Projects are a system of pursuing ideas purely for the sake of creativity and fun, and are the antidote to writer’s burnout.

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Are “Shoulds” Ruining Your Creativity?

Should statements are misaligned pressures and unfocused obligations. Left unchecked, SHOULDs can ruin a creative mind, but managed, they can be a powerful tool.

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The Art of Creative Scheduling

Creative scheduling means working however you can with a basic structure of time in a way that aligns with your goals and values.

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Writing Though Stress

When life’s stresses get the better of us, how does a writer keep getting words down?

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What Does Writer’s Resistance Really Look Like?

Writers and other creatives talk a lot about Resistance. Do you really know what Resistance feels like? Will you know when Resistance has its claws in you?

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When To Quit A Writing Project

Most writers have wanted to quit working on a project. When is it right to quit? When is it right to push through to the end?

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