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Your writing process: 7 habits for success
The writing process is often spoken about in near-mystical terms. Sit in the right chair, at the right desk. Burn some sage. Turn around three times before you sit down to write. Yet anyone can build a successful writing process. Here are 7 key habits to reach your writing resolutions: 1. Kee...
January 7th, 2020
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Writing under lockdown: 7 positive ideas
How do we write and create during uncertain times? Writing under lockdown or self-isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic may feel both impossible (due to lost focus or urgent priorities) and a necessity. Having a creative outlet, distraction and a way to play is good for mental health. Here a...
March 23rd, 2020
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What causes writer's block? Simple fixes to finish
'Writer's block' - an impasse that stops your writing progress - a square, heavy weight. What causes writer's block, the feeling of being unable to move forwards in your writing? And how can you fix it? Try these simple ways to get writing again: 5 strategies to beat writer's block What ca...
November 9th, 2020
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Writing schedule hacks (how major authors got going)
Having a good writing schedule is crucial for finishing. Here are 10 ways to get into a better writing routine: Writing schedule hacks to make time: Get accountable Stack good habits Stop mid-sentence Don't find time - make it Be an opportunist Write daily Find a fragment that excites you...
December 7th, 2020
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How to start a writing career: 7 bright ideas
Starting a story or novel is challenging enough. But how do you start a writing career, one of longevity and rewarding opportunities taken? Read 7 ideas for how to start a writing career: How to build a writing career: Invest in your skills every day Balance theory with praxis Manage expe...
January 11th, 2021
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Writing focus: 9 ways to improve yours
When you're writing, your focus isn't 'on' every day of the week. Improve your writing focus so you can get to work and finish your story. Try these 9 strategies for the busy writer: 9 ways to build your focus to write: Start with freewriting Keep active Plan ahead Remove distractions Joi...
August 23rd, 2021
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How to find time to write: 7 simple strategies
When we survey writers on Now Novel, 'how to find time to write' often comes up as a shared challenge. Although there's truth to the saying 'finding time is making time', these 7 simple strategies will help you make time and keep writing: How to find time to write: 7 strategies Find time ...
May 31st, 2021
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How to become a writer: 10 successful authors' secrets
There's no single path in how to become a writer. Yet the paths of accomplished wordsmiths shed some light: How to become a writer: 10 important ideas Value the failures, too Persevere, typos and all Practice storytelling in any available arena Start small and work your way up Work with g...
May 24th, 2021
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Your goals in writing: 10 ideas to keep them
Keeping to your goals in writing is hard. Maybe balancing creative 'me' time and office time grew harder while working from home. Or you commute a lot. Or you have young children who require the lion's share of your focus. Sticking to your goals is easier with SMART, quantitative goals. Here are...
August 2nd, 2021
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How long it takes to write a novel (hacks to finish faster)
How long does it take to write a novel? The answer to that question depends on which author you ask and many other factors. Genre and the volume of research your story requires, for example. Read more on how long it takes to write a typical 90,000-word paperback, plus hacks to finish your projec...
November 3rd, 2021
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10 things serious writers do without fail
Serious writers' habits teach us a lot about what it takes to start and finish writing projects. Read ten habits of serious writers and what distinguishes a professional writer from a novice: What are 10 habits of serious writers? There are at least 10 (and many more) things that writers w...
December 6th, 2021
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How to finish a novel: 10 ways to follow through
Finishing a novel is hard. Get proactive so that this is the year it happens. Whether you're writing a first novel or your fourth, follow through with these ten tips to reach your writing goals: To finish your novel this year: Make time to write Create a story plan Write to smart go...
April 11th, 2022
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