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Writing a book for the first time: 9 challenges you'll overcome

Writing a book for the first time is an exciting but also challenging process. Worldbuilding, creating your characters and plotting scenes are fun processes of discovery, but first-time novel writers often encounter setbacks too. These challenges cause many unprepared writers to give up on ...

January 14th, 2016

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Best book writing blog posts of 2015

We've been looking through our most-shared and most-viewed articles to find out what your best book writing blog posts of 2015 were. Here are our top ten, according to what resonated with you most: How to write a book: 151 must-visit writing websitesIt didn't surprise us that this came ...

January 7th, 2016

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'Can I write a book?' Yes: 7 resolutions that will help

The start of a new year is a great time to set goals and start writing in earnest. Try making resolutions, such as these seven: 1. Turn your censor to the wall  Imagine there's a portrait and the eyes meet the perspective of the viewer, creating the unsettling sensation...

January 4th, 2016

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Writing habits: Form a winning routine in 7 steps

Writing habits of successful authors are often highly regimented and extremely consistent. In order to succeed as a writer, it is necessary to develop a motivating writing routine, and here’s how: Know yourself - find what writing patterns work best The first consideration in establis...

December 14th, 2015

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Structuring a novel: 7 vital elements

Why is structuring a novel crucial? It puts in place the footholds you need to reach the finish. There are so many different ways of approaching structure in a novel that it can seem overwhelming. Regardless of what method of creating a structure for your book you find easiest, there are seven es...

December 11th, 2015

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7 essential rules for writing dialogue

Dialogue can serve a number of purposes in fiction including developing character, building suspense and advancing plot. If written well, it engages readers and increase their identification with characters. Here are 7 rules for writing dialogue: Make your dialogue imitate life...

November 30th, 2015

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