Monday motivation, times three

Your favorite writing and publishing experts know you need a little extra boost this morning.

Joanna Penn shared an excerpt of her book How to Write a Novel that focuses specifically on common reasons holding would-be novelists back (and, of course, validating and countering their fears).

Writer's Digest discusses how to find the courage to try a new writing path.

And Orna Ross and Howard Lovy, of the Alliance of Independent Authors, talk about how to use creative play to improve your work.

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