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Janna Lopez

Janna Lopez
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Janna Lopez is an award-winning poet, author, and creative writing coach whose work explores the intersection of language, expression, and human Self-connection. She serves as the inaugural Poet-in-Residence at Creighton University School of Medicine, one of the first in the nation. Lopez is the creator of Poetic Intelligence, a writing methodology to balance impacts of Artificial Intelligence. Visit: www.jannalopez.com
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How to Get Good Writing Feedback from Beta Readers

Be mindful about why you’re asking for writing feedback, what you want to know, how the feedback will be shared, and at what point in your process you ask for it.
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Why Every Writer Should Try Poetry

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Most writers think they know what they already need to know about writing. This includes ideologies about writing function, form, and process. As a writing...
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Writing Time: A Path Forward Without the Push & Pull

Webinar Highlights Recently, I had the opportunity to co-present a lively, informative webinar with BookBaby. One of my favorite things about doing live webinars with BookBaby is to see how far and wide dreams extend...
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Writing is a Relationship and an Invitation

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s an honor to offer inspiration, tips, and writing strategies as a webinar presenter. As an experienced writing coach, I help writers ignite clarity,...
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What is a Character Flaw?

Want to craft the perfect character? Give them a flaw. A character flaw make a character more believable, dimensional, and can add tension to how a story unfolds.
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The Best Writing Teacher You’ll Ever Have Is YOU!

What if, through writing without prejudice, you learned something significant? What if you discover you are your own best writing teacher?
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How to Write Better (aka Improve Your Writing Skills)

As a writer, you should always look for ways to improve your writing skills, unlock your creativity, and be better at conveying your stories.

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