Fiction & Fairy Dust

Chicago Bookish Fun

Pitching my novel, meeting authors, and coming home with far more books than I could carry.

Jun 30 • Liza Pincsak

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What the Heck Is an ARC?

A Beginner's Guide to Advanced Reader Copies and How to Get Them

Jun 10 • Liza Pincsak

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May 2026

Things I'm Excited About

A roundup of good news, writing wins, and summer plans

May 17 • Liza Pincsak

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April 2026

Clarity on the Road

A month in Germany, too many drafts, and the decision to finally finish my book

Apr 25 • Liza Pincsak

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Matched, Motivated, and Moving Forward

This spring brought a mentor and a surprise opportunity

Apr 8 • Liza Pincsak

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March 2026

Sometimes I Hate My Writing

Learning to trust my story again

Mar 26 • Liza Pincsak

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Three Cities, No Pages, and Exactly What I Needed

A trip through the Cotswolds, Paris, and London that reminded me creative rest is part of the work

Mar 12 • Liza Pincsak

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February 2026

Revision, Roller Coasters, and Returning Ready

Coming back ready to do the hard work

Feb 7 • Liza Pincsak

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January 2026

Why Do You Want to Be Traditionally Published?

Reflections on traditional vs. indie publishing

Jan 21 • Liza Pincsak

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December 2025

Who I’ve Had to Become as a Writer

What Four Years of Working on My Book Have Taught Me

Dec 31, 2025 • Liza Pincsak

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Upleveling as a Writer

Turning Constructive Feedback into a Stronger Story

Dec 13, 2025 • Liza Pincsak

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November 2025

The Artist's Date

A Way to Refill My Creative Well

Nov 19, 2025 • Liza Pincsak

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