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Why Do Most Writers Fail?
Many people want to write a book. In fact, if you ask a group of people if anyone wants to write a book, the majority will raise their hands and say they do.…
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Tips on Writing a Novel for The First Time
Many people make the mistake of thinking that writing a novel is easy and doesn’t take any talent or skills. I’d say writing a novel takes more skills than talent, but that’s a…
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Point of View in Writing Fiction
You have a story inside you that you want to share. It’s just aching to get out, But how? How do you share this story with readers? Point of view, or POV, can…
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First Chapter Worksheet Packet (Editable)
First Chapter Worksheet I love to write and I also love to share what I’ve learned about writing with others who want to write. Writing a book can be invigorating and so much…
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Ultimate Author Planner
The Ultimate Author Planner – Your All-in-One Novel Writing & Self-Publishing Guide! Struggling to organize your book writing ideas? Feeling overwhelmed by the writing process? The Ultimate Author Planner is here to boost…
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Writing Dialogue That Matters to Your Story
When writing fiction, it’s important to understand the techniques of writing effective and realistic dialogue. Dialogue in fiction is quite different from speech in real life. Mimicking true conversation won’t be effective in…
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Making Time to Write
So, you wanna write a book but you “just don’t have the time?” I’ve heard people say, and I’ve even said myself on occasion, “I don’t have time to write.” Or, “I’m too…
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The Dreaded Rejection Letter
You’ve taken classes, studied the best writing books, outlined your novel, taken a year to write it, and let others read and critique it. You’ve researched the market, picked a few publishers you…
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How Do You Fix Clichés in Writing?
How do you fix clichés in writing? First, you need to identify clichés and then work to twist or change them so your prose is fresh and unique. Let’s do a fun quiz.…
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Read to Write
When I give my school presentations to young, aspiring writers I always tell them that in order to write, they must read. In fact, I say the three most important things they need…
