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Loretta Bushell

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Loretta Bushell writes for NowNovel and for Reedsy, a marketplace that connects authors with resources and professionals to help them publish their dream book. Loretta is also a qualified freelance translator and spends her spare time reading books of all genres (except horror!) and playing board games.

Recent posts

Writing romance and love stories: Complete guide

What is romance? Terms and tropes Romance subgenres Writing romantic relationships Romance conflict and suspense Romance publishing Advice from romance authors Romance FAQs Writing romance and love stories places human relationships center stage. Read a complete guide...

July 2nd, 2023

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Book distribution 101: Getting books to market

Book distribution is a complex part of the publishing process. Read a brief guide to book distribution for beginners. What is book distribution? Distribution means to make a product or service more widely available to businesses or consumers. As a writer, that product is your book. Bo...

June 19th, 2023

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How an online writers' community grows skill

What is a writing circle or workshop? It's a space (either online or in person) to share and discuss writing and grow. Read ten ways an online writers' community will help you grow with feedback, accountability, and the benefit of many perspectives. How an online writers' community helps emer...

April 24th, 2023

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How to describe a person vividly: 8 ways

Knowing how to describe a person so that your reader forms a vivid impression is vital for immersive writing. How can you describe a person precisely and avoid pace-crushing info dumps or eyes, eyes, eyes? Read 8 ways to write better, varied character description: 8 ways to describe people in...

June 13th, 2022

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Best story writing websites in 2022

Need writing resources? Here are some of the best story writing websites. We've updated these resources to include writing tips, story plotting resources, publishing and book promo help, and more. Fiction writing websites - categories Writing tips and insights from authors Community a...

May 10th, 2022

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