Why is writing a book a dream for so many people, and so satisfying for others? There are a number of reasons…
Category: Novel writing tips
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Writing memoir often means writing about family and other real people. Lamott’s honesty and self-deprecating humour are instructive to any writer interested in tackling the memoir form. Here are three things you can learn about writing memoir from Lamott:
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Turning notes into a novel, a publishable manuscript, can seem daunting. Despite this, the tips below will help you develop your notes into a book.
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‘Morning pages’ is a concept popularized in Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way. Using morning pages is a system Cameron describes as something that will ‘provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand’.
These days, J.K. Rowling is a household name all over the world – the first billionaire author on the planet and the creator of a world that … Read More