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I love writing, and I also love to write ABOUT writing, classic female authors, and whatever else might be on my mind. I hope you enjoy the variety!

Swiftature–Top Fifty Taylor Swift Songs for Fiction Writers Ranked: 10-1!!!

Laurel Osterkamp · October 2, 2025

  It's finally here! What we've all been waiting for--for weeks! The release of Life of a Showgirl!! Oops--no. Sorry. That's not for another day. Which is why I HAVE TO post my top ten Taylor Swift Songs for Fiction Writers today. I created my list months ago, and it's taken me this long to post it all. Who knows how the list might change though, after Life of a Showgirl is released?! If it does, I will make updates. But for now, here are the winners...

#10 thanK you …

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Need Some Author Motivation? This Will Help, Especially If You’re Indie!

Laurel Osterkamp · June 20, 2025

Writing a book and putting it out there takes a lot of courage, hard work, and dedication. You pour your heart and soul into your novel, hoping that it will be a big hit. Unfortunately, with thousands of books published every day, an author’s road can be long and winding. Sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated and keep writing. So, let's explore some tips for how not to give up on your writing and publishing journey. (And if you don’t want to take my word for it, check out my famous author …

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Fatal Flaws in a Rom-Com? Yes, Please!

Laurel Osterkamp · June 2, 2025

Ever since I was a kid in high school, studying Macbeth in my British Lit class, I’ve been enamored with the idea of a fatal flaw. All of Shakespeare’s tragic heroes have one. Macbeth is too ambitious; Romeo has a bad temper; Othello is jealous and insecure. Scholars still argue about Hamlet’s fatal flaw, but I say it’s indecisiveness. If Hamlet could just get over all his angst and decide which path to take, then most of his problems would be solved. Same is …

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Swiftature — Top 50 Taylor Swift Songs for Fiction Writers Ranked: 30 – 21

Laurel Osterkamp · May 16, 2025

Hello, fellow Swifties/Authors! I had a lot of fun putting together my post for the top 50 Taylor Swift songs for fiction writers, 30-21. So, without further ado, let's get to it!  

#30: Evermore

Hey December Guess I'm feeling unmoored Can't remember What I used to fight for I rewind the tape but all it does is pause On the very moment all was lost Sending signals To be double crossed And I was catching my …

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SWIFTATURE – TOP 50 TAYLOR SWIFT SONGS FOR FICTION WRITERS RANKED: 40 – 31

Laurel Osterkamp · April 18, 2025

  This project is more of an undertaking than I imagined it would be, when I came up with idea about a month ago. But it's fun, so I'm sticking to it! So, here are the 40th thru the 31st best Taylor Swift songs for fiction writers. Let's do this!

#40 Wildest Dreams

Say you'll remember me Standing in a nice dress Staring at the sunset, babe Red lips and rosy cheeks Say you'll see me again Even if it's just pretend

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