Is the desire for an exceptional life at odds, by definition, with a well-balanced and happy life? John Waters had a few words for me 18 years ago on this very topic which changed the course of my life. Continue...

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If you've downloaded PieceWorx Writing Studio and you're wondering where to start, this is the place! These ten tips for getting started will give you everything you need to know to start using the program. Continue...

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My biggest problem in outlining my novel so far has been an overabundance of ideas which have no structure. I think I know what my main plot is, but I also have several other plot lines and I can't figure out how they are going to fit together. Continue...