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September 2024

A Day in Hanau: Birthplace of the Brothers Grimm
Exploring the birthplace of the legendary Grimm Brothers while attending the Brüder Grimm Festspiele, a theatrical extravaganza!
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Michael R. Schacht
The Importance of Critique Partners
Getting outside feedback is a nerve-wrecking yet imperative part of the writing process to take a manuscript to the next level.
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5 Ways to Find The Perfect Names for a Fantasy Story
Names matter. Struggling to find the right names can be a major roadblock. Here are some strategies I've used when I'm feeling especially stumped.
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5 Benefits of Chapter Titles
Chapter titles can add a lot of flavor to a book. From foreshadowing to creating double meanings to highlighting a theme, they're a great tool for…
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August 2024

Keep Your Novel On Track With Scene Cards
Planning a novel can become much more manageable when you tackle the process one notecard at a time.
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Michael R. Schacht
Writing and Procrastination
Sharing my personal experience with pushing things off.
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About Wings of Ember
A Quick Overview of my Upcoming YA Fantasy Book!
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Wings of Ember Cover Reveal!
A first look at the cover from my upcoming fantasy novel
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About Me
An intro about some of my current writing projects
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