The Determined Graphophile

Mid Year Check In

2026 SMART goals.

Jun 27 • Dierdre Cieran

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Exploring Writing Advice: Write what you Know

How I learned to apply this common writing advice.

Jun 22 • Dierdre Cieran

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Motivation Monday 6/15

A quote from a writer with reflections to start off the week.

Jun 15 • Dierdre Cieran

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My Writing Journey: Internal Plot

Three tips to make your stories more character driven.

Jun 14 • Dierdre Cieran

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Art Journey Part 2

Three things that made me a 'talented' artist.

Jun 1 • Dierdre Cieran

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February 2026

Writing Journey Part 3: Plot x2

Diving into craft books begins a deep dive into learning how to developmentally edit my manuscripts.

Feb 3 • Dierdre Cieran

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January 2026

How to Accomplish your SMART Goals

Four actionable steps to executing your goals.

Jan 18 • Dierdre Cieran

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SMART Goals

How to effectively set up and organize your New Year's resolutions.

Jan 6 • Dierdre Cieran

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December 2025

Writing Journey Post 2

How three drafts of my first novel and three additional novels led me to learning more about the craft of writing.

Dec 22, 2025 • Dierdre Cieran

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My Art Journey, part 1

How a writing prompt and a challenge, turned me into an artist.

Dec 7, 2025 • Dierdre Cieran

November 2025

Early Writing Advice that Worked for Me

How I finished my first novel and won my first novel writing month challenge

Nov 9, 2025 • Dierdre Cieran

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October 2025

My Writing Journey - Post 1

I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was nine, but it took me thirty years to finish my first novel. Here’s how my journey started…

Oct 27, 2025 • Dierdre Cieran

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