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I’m Building a Bot, But Not for Books.

Lyn Hawks · March 29, 2026 · 2 Comments

Authors are asking big questions these days, such as whether they'll ever use AI to write a phrase or more of their books. Maybe you saw that New York Times article about the romance author who wrote 200 books last year. Yep. Did it all with AI, and proud of it. She’s teaching … [Read more...] about I’m Building a Bot, But Not for Books.

Filed Under: AI, Publishing, Reflections, Young Adult Books Tagged With: AI, authors, bots, college essay, writing life

7 Tips for Doing a Book Festival

Lyn Hawks · November 17, 2019 · 3 Comments

Book festivals are great parties for those who adore books. Book festivals remind you why you write, and who's out there waiting to hear your words. But they can be stressful for authors and especially introverts. As an indie and traditional author who knows how to write and how … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Doing a Book Festival

Filed Under: Publishing Tagged With: author tips, book festival, self-publishing, selling books, writing life, ya author

Four Ways to Feed Off Feedback

Lyn Hawks · July 4, 2019 · 2 Comments

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If you're like me, sometimes it's tough to process feedback on your writing in an effective way. Doesn't matter whether it's your writers' group, beta readers, reviewers, your agent, your editor—none of us humans are wired to welcome criticism. I talk through my formula for … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Feed Off Feedback

Filed Under: Writing Tips Tagged With: author, editing, feedback, Uncategorized, writing life, YA

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Could I live without words, writing, story? Probably not. I love telling stories. I love teaching stories. I love helping other people find theirs. That’s my story. [READ MORE...]

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