Author: accooperwrites
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Poseidon Awakens (and So Does My To-Do List)
Originally published on Thursday, February 12, 2026, on Substack Recently, I decided to leave off my little Hallmark-style romance and go back to a story I began sometime last year, I believe. It was supposed to have been a short story, but…when I reached the end, I realized it’s over 17,000 words, so I guess…
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Testing Limits
Flash Fiction Practice “What are your limits?” “How much will you put up with? What will send you over the edge? I mean, REALLY over the edge? To the point of murder?” I tried to focus on my work, but her questions kept popping in my brain, uninvited, until I no longer remembered what I…
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Building a Publishing Rhythm
Hello again! What’s that old saying… If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time? That was me…heck, it’s been me for years. I’d have a vague idea of what I wanted, and I’d even write it down, but the goal would be lost under a pile of half-baked thoughts and ideas, only to…
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Writing Practice
Three story ideas that may or may not be explored… Warning: If you’re looking for a completed story, sorry, this isn’t the right post for you. I would, however, like to point you to the other stories on this website. Simply search for the phrase “short story” and you’ll find them. Or, join me at…
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Do You Track Your Writing?
Writing stories is something I love to do, and finding out my individual writing process is part of my growth as a storyteller.
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8 Steps to Editing Your Non-Fiction Book
Non-Fiction Book Editing Process Once you’ve written your book, it’s time to tidy things up a bit! Use the following editing process to make your book the best it can be. Note that typos can and do slip through, so if a reader points one out to you, thank them. Then, because you’re publishing this…
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Is it perfectionism, procrastination, fear…or all the above?
Working on a habit is time consuming, especially in the beginning when you’re trying to form it.
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Schedule vs Habit?
Do you schedule your writing sessions or try to make writing a habit? Which one works for you?