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Jessica Marcarelli

I write science fiction & fantasy. I wanted to be a pirate but, lacking a sturdy ship and the crew to man it, I settled for being a writer. I dream and create and, sometimes, stargaze.

Mar
12
2013
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Sacred Idleness

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Much as we don't want to admit it, there is such a thing as too much work. To rest and take time away from the concerns and hurries of our over-saturated world is necessary for everyone - especially writers.

Feb
18
2013
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Top 10 Fantasy Books to Read in 2013

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

A post list on ten of the most exciting fantasy books to come out in 2013, for writers and readers alike.

Dec
20
2012
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NaNoWriMo: Editing and Publishing

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Whatever your reason for writing a month- long novel, you have one thing in common with everyone else: you wrote a first draft. If you are serious about your NaNoWriMo, don't send it off after you write "The End."

Nov
6
2012
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NaNoWriMo Begins

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Writing 50,000 words in 30 days? Here are three tips to help lull the panic.

Nov
6
2012
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NaNoWriMo Week One

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Week one of NaNoWriMo often offers either a writing high or despairing agony to writers. Whichever camp you fall into, these six tips should help.

Sep
26
2012
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How to Find & Develop Ideas for Fantasy & Science Fiction

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

Most writers go through "dry spells" in which good ideas are few and far between. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Sep
19
2012
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Places I Never Planned by Aimee Bontreger

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

A book review on a debut indie author who managed to capture my imagination, bring me to tears, and make me laugh all in the space of one afternoon.

Sep
15
2012
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The Perfect Time to Write

Written by Jessica Marcarelli

We all want to wait for the perfect time to write. But what happens when it doesn't arrive on its own? This is a story about a busy week, an OCD writer, and finding the time to write.

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