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Author: Auntie DD

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Writing Software For Writers’ Brains

Posted on: 18 June 2025 11 June 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By KimBoo York There has been talk for years about a “killer app” for writers, but I am going to be honest: there isn’t one. That’s not because there are no great apps out there, but because every writer is…
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How Dictation Increased My Productivity

Posted on: 11 June 2025 19 May 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By Kit Tunstall When I first started dictating in 2015, I wasn’t chasing efficiency. I just needed pain relief. My hands, worn from years of typing, couldn’t keep up with my brain anymore without a lot of pain, so I…
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Dear Auntie DD

Posted on: 4 June 2025 19 May 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
Dear Auntie DD, I’ve just been sold to a mob boss. Until yesterday, I was in college, so I don’t have much time to put together my bridal registry. Any advice? Sincerely,Getting married in the morning Dear Getting Married In…
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Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 1

Posted on: 28 May 2025 19 May 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By Ewrither This part is about the mechanics of writing – when you put pen to paper, finger to keyboard etc. It is not about the creative side of writing. That gets some attention in part 2. The best way…
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Build An Author Productivity Tool Chest

Posted on: 21 May 2025 13 May 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By KimBoo York It’s not always easy to be productive, and when it comes to writing, the road is filled with hurdles, twists, and turns. Sometimes we need help staying focused or finding our groove. I’ve pulled together some recommendations…
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How A Writing Community Changed My Life And Fed My Children

Posted on: 14 May 2025 29 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By HJ Perry When I joined Dirty Discourse, I was in my 40s and had 3 young children. I needed to earn some money from work that fitted around looking after kids. I was confident I could write fiction. The…
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Dear Auntie DD

Posted on: 7 May 2025 29 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
Dear Auntie DD, What’s the appropriate waiting period before eloping with my older sister’s former crush? Sincerely,Not Lydia Dear Not Lydia, Loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable; that one false step involves her in endless ruin; that her…
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Productivity Hacks For Writers

Posted on: 30 April 2025 22 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By KimBoo York There are plenty of productivity hacks out there which are great for writers. The pomodoro method is a fantastic tool for writing sprints, and a lot of online co-writing session leaders use it. The method is simple,…
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Ask An Author

Posted on: 23 April 2025 22 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
Dear Author, My sister says my book is rubbish, should I bother carrying on? Answered by Hermia Ouch, I can feel that hurt all the way from the other side of your screen. I’m assuming that her criticism has left…
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The Secret To Productivity

Posted on: 16 April 2025 6 April 2025 Written by: Auntie DD Comments: 0
By Ruby Dixon Inevitably, the first thing an author who publishes several times a year is asked is how they do it. How do they manage to put out ‘so many books’? How are they so prolific? Are they three…
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Writing Software For Writers’ Brains

By KimBoo York There has been talk for years about a “killer app” for writers, but I am going to be honest: there isn’t one. That’s not because there are no great apps out there, but because every writer is…
Continue reading “Writing Software For Writers’ Brains”…
11 Jun

How Dictation Increased My Productivity

By Kit Tunstall When I first started dictating in 2015, I wasn’t chasing efficiency. I just needed pain relief. My hands, worn from years of typing, couldn’t keep up with my brain anymore without a lot of pain, so I…
Continue reading “How Dictation Increased My Productivity”…
04 Jun

Dear Auntie DD

Dear Auntie DD, I’ve just been sold to a mob boss. Until yesterday, I was in college, so I don’t have much time to put together my bridal registry. Any advice? Sincerely,Getting married in the morning Dear Getting Married In…
Continue reading “Dear Auntie DD”…
28 May

Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 1

By Ewrither This part is about the mechanics of writing – when you put pen to paper, finger to keyboard etc. It is not about the creative side of writing. That gets some attention in part 2. The best way…
Continue reading “Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 1”…

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