E. J. Dawson

What the Word Count?

Jun 1, 2024

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In the last few weeks I’ve gone back to reviewing submissions as an intern editor at Literary Wanderlust, but also a few word counts on calls for beta readers and this is why, even if you’re self-pub, you need to know why word count matters. Word counts are very closely tied to the genre they’re…

8 Ways to Improve your Novel

Feb 3, 2024

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E. J. Dawson

in #inspiration

8 Ways to Improve your Novel To protect myself in 2024 I decided that I’d start charging for my ability to developmental edit a manuscript. After ten years of editor feedback, working with professionals, getting and giving constructive feedback, and the finalization of my Post Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing, I was ready. But how…

Writing as a Neurodiverse Author

Jan 6, 2024

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E. J. Dawson

in On Writing

The key thing that often hits me with neurodiverse writing is distance. I didn’t connect with the character’s voice. There felt like there was something missing. I just felt like I didn’t understand them or why I should care – or keep reading. Hands up if you’re a neurodiverse writer who’s heard that one before?…

The Writer 2023 Couldn’t Kill

Dec 31, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in #inspiration

2023 was for some, not enough. I get that, but after the last five years feeling like that I took a few steps back, and decided I wasn’t going to keep second guessing myself. Hold up. This isn’t another 2024 resolutions page. Because these goals are already won, and I’m going to carry them into…

WriteHive Mentorship: OPEN

Nov 24, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in On Writing

The WriteHive Mentorship Program is now open and I’m very excited to be mentoring again! Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Hayley Chow’s Ninth Circle about teenage Ro fighting to find her friend after she was taken by a demon, and running into charming Casey who may have answers to all her…

My Writing Journey – turning forty

Oct 13, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in My Books

I reread the very first post I wrote on this website, not quite some ten years later. But it’s been ten years since I made the decision to start. To publish. Whatever that meant. It’s a good heartfelt and authentic post. I love that woman so much because she had no idea how much this…

Bound for Bindery…?

Aug 6, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in #books, Social Media

Bindery looked like a chance to change the publishing landscape, but was it? a dive into Bindery concerns and where to go, and some red flags to watch out for.

A Neurodiverse Anthology: Embrace the Silence

Jul 23, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in Mental Health

Deadset Press is open for submissions on their neurodiverse anthology: Embrace the Silence!

Echo of the Evercry is out!

Jul 2, 2023

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E. J. Dawson

in My Books

Echo of the Evercry is out, and to celebrate I’m doing a giveaway! Head over to my Tiktok for how you can get your hands on this book and a stunning piece of jewelry from the book! #newrelease #giveaway #fantasy #echooftheevercry