Mary is a young adult writer and archaeologist. By day she teaches at a local college, and by night she writes about the adventures of adolescence.
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At some point you must have thought to yourself: I think I can do this. I could write a book too. The good news? You totally can!
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Get inspired by our favorite literary ladies! Use these Women’s History Month writing prompts get your mind moving. Happy writing!
We writers dream that our stories will be discovered by a publisher. But to make that come true, we’ve got to read more to write better.