Linnea Gradin
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As the editor of Reedsy’s freelancer blog, Linnea has her hand in a bit of everything, from writing about writing, publishing, and self-publishing, to curating expert content for freelancing professionals. Working together with some of the top talent in the industry, she organizes insightful webinars, and develops resources to make publishing more accessible to writers and (aspiring) publishing professionals alike. When she’s not reading, she can be found dribbling on the football pitch, dabbling in foreign languages, or exploring the local cuisine of whatever country she happens to be in at the time.
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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Learn how to start an epic fantasy story and create intrigue. Read examples from great fantasy novelists, plus the insights they share: How to start a fantasy novel: 6 creative methods Start with broad worldbuilding Begin with unique place details Launch into customs or culture S...
March 1st, 2021
Read post...Deciding how to research for a book is a personal process, with much depending on your subject. Read 9 tips on how to research a novel: How to research for a book: Scope, process, tools Define the scope of research List headline research you'll need Do a 'quick and dirty' search ...
February 17th, 2021
Read post...How do you write a good screenplay? Or a novel worthy of film adaptation? Screenwriting tips by masters of visual storytelling help. Here are 8 great screenwriting ideas that apply to novels and other formats too: Screenwriting tips that apply to novels too: Keep your eyes on the ground a...
December 14th, 2020
Read post...Are you wondering, 'What should I write about?' these tips will help you leap in and find ideas for a story and sketch scenes to expand it: 7 ways to find ideas for what to write: List your passions to find story potential Combine fascinating subjects Daydream and ask hypotheticals Test y...
November 16th, 2020
Read post...Many people who've lived interesting lives want to learn how to write an autobiography. Whether you want to write a memoir or a fictional autobiography, these 7 steps will help you start: What is autobiography? Autobiography means to write about yourself, typically the account of significa...
October 26th, 2020
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