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Wendy Tokunaga
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Writer; Editor; Teacher @ Stanford's Novel Writing Certificate Program; Author of BRENDA BARKER'S NEXT CHAPTER (Blydyn Square Books, Feb 2026), MIDORI BY MOONLIGHT, LOVE IN TRANSLATION and more. MFA from USF. Award-winning cat servant.
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Brenda Barker's Next Chapter: "A delightful satire of writers’ conferences, packed with literary hopes, dashed dreams, writers behaving badly, and good pinot." — Michelle Richmond, Author of The Marriage Pact. Pre-order here: www.wendytokunaga.com
#novels #writingcommunity #booksky #publishing
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"“This verdict is a resounding message to corporations nationwide: age discrimination is illegal, it is harmful, and juries will hold employers accountable." www.einnews.com/pr_news/8735...
LA Jury Awards Record $103 Million in Largest Age Discrimination Verdict in U.S. History Against Liberty Mutual
In a landmark decision sending shockwaves through corporate America, a Los Angeles jury has awarded $103 million to plaintiff Joy Slagel in what is believed to
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December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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“Create with the heart; build with the mind.” —Criss Jami #writing #writinglife #motivation #quotes #writingcommunity
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Is Getting Published the Hardest it's Ever Been? writerunboxed.com/2025/12/01/i... [Good question!] #writing #writinglife #publishing #writingcommunity
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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“A captivating, laugh-out-loud story of second chances for anyone who has imagined what it’s like to become an author or for those who’ve already made inroads into publishing.” — Susan B-Kason, Bernadine's Shanghai Salon
Pre-order: www.wendytokunaga.com
#BooksWorthReading #Booksky
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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“The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer.” — Zadie Smith
#writing #editing #quotes #reading #writingcommunity
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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It’s Not About You: Your Memoir Is Someone Else’s Story janefriedman.com/its-not-abou...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"To create one’s own world in any of the arts takes courage." — Georgia O’Keeffe
#writing #quotes #writinglife #creativity #writingcommunity #BrendaBarker
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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When Your Friends Won't Let You Into Their Writers' Group: lithub.com/my-friends-w...
#writing #writinggroups #critiquegroups #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Deck Your Draft To Make Your Story Sparkle: writersinthestormblog.com/2025/12/deck...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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"Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits." — Twyla Tharp
#writing #creativity #quotes #BrendaBarker #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The Scoop on Pay-to-Play Book Awards: janefriedman.com/my-brush-wit...
#writing #contests #awards #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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"If there’s ever a problem, I film it and it’s no longer a problem. It’s a film." — Andy Warhol
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Most first drafts are unsatisfactory and that's the point. Before you can fix something, you have to get something down on the page. Then you can move forward and revise. #writing #writingtips #revision #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Brenda Barker's Next Chapter: "A delightful satire of writers’ conferences, packed with literary hopes, dashed dreams, writers behaving badly, and good pinot." — Michelle Richmond, Author of The Marriage Pact. Pre-order here: wendytokunaga.com
#novels #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The Case for Shrinking Your Novel: janefriedman.com/the-case-for...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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"Have pity on those who are fearful of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush, or an instrument, or a tool because they are afraid that someone has already done so better than they could..." — Paulo Coelho
#writing #writinglife #BrendaBarker #creativity #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Most first drafts are unsatisfactory and that's the point. Before you can fix something, you have to get something down on the page. Then you can move forward and revise. #writing #writingtips #revision #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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"Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is a result of good work habits." — Twyla Tharp
#writing #creativity #quotes #BrendaBarker #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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When Your Friends Won't Let You Into Their Writers' Group: lithub.com/my-friends-w...
#writing #writinggroups #critiquegroups #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral." — Antoine de St. Exupery
#writing #quotes #creativity #BrendaBarker #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Latest episode with Lindsey Goldstein about splitting from your agent, revising MANY times, and starting your writing career at the age of 40!

Listen to THE LONG ROAD TO PUBLISHING at the link below or wherever you get podcasts!

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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The Scoop on Pay-to-Play Book Awards: janefriedman.com/my-brush-wit...
#writing #contests #awards #writinglife #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Have pity on those who are fearful of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush, or an instrument, or a tool because they are afraid that someone has already done so better than they could..." — Paulo Coelho
#writing #writinglife #BrendaBarker #creativity #writingcommunity
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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It's almost always the best practice to cut from your story the parts you've put in simply because you want to impress your reader. Resist standing on the corner of grandiosity and pretentiousness. #writing #writingtips #editing #writingcommunity
December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The Case for Shrinking Your Novel: janefriedman.com/the-case-for...
#writing #novels #editing #writingcommunity
December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM