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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part 2)
The first article in this two-part series shared 50 practical tips for the first five steps of writing a book, from finding a story idea to writing your first draft. Enjoy the second half of 100 writing tips, from revision to doing book promotion: Step 6: Revise and edit your first draft...
July 4th, 2016
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10 steps to writing a book: 100 writing tips (Part I)
Writing a book is a complex process. In this two-part post, we share 50 tips for the first five of the ten steps to writing a book, from finding a winning novel idea to writing a successful first draft: Step 1: Find a book-worthy story idea Whether you're writing a book for ...
June 30th, 2016
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How to create an elevator pitch: Novel pitches that sell
What is an elevator pitch? It's a proposal that can be delivered in about 60 seconds verbally or in a single written page of text. The term is standard in marketing. A great elevator pitch novel writers can use to sell their novels should have at least the following 5 features: 1. T...
June 28th, 2016
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How to write a book and get it published in 10 steps
Learning how to write a book and get it published is a process of many parts, so it's wise to be systematic. Here are 10 steps to write your own bestseller and set about finding an interested publisher: Step 1: Find a strong, marketable story idea Choosing a strong, stand-out story idea is...
June 20th, 2016
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Inspirational writing quotes by 15 celebrated authors
Inspirational writing quotes by insightful, established fiction authors will help you when you're feeling stuck. Here are 15 quotes on writing and finding ideas for books as well as finding the courage and motivation to tell your story: 1. Margaret Atwood on how everyone has a story ...
June 6th, 2016
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50 creative writing prompts to enrich your craft
Creative writing prompts provide a useful way to jog inspiration. Try these creative writing exercises focused on individual elements of storytelling: Creative writing prompts - find inspiration to: Master POV Create compelling dialogue Craft vivid setting descriptions Create int...
June 2nd, 2016
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What is pacing in writing? Mastering pace
What is pacing in writing? In fiction, pacing refers to how quickly (or slowly) the action of the story unfolds. Why is pacing in a story important? Because it helps to keep the reader interested and maintains a desired atmosphere and tone. A suspense thriller shouldn't move at a crawl, just as ...
June 1st, 2016
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Mahi Wasfy's 'In the Heart of Cairo': Now Novel author interview
Mahi Wasfy, a writer and early childhood educator, recently completed Now Novel's author coaching process and finished writing her book, 'In The Heart of Cairo'. We asked Mahi to share her experiences and insights into writing a book from start to finish: Now Novel: Tell us a ...
May 30th, 2016
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How to get better at writing daily: 10 methods
Actively learning how to get better at writing daily will greatly benefit your writing style and craft. Set aside as little as half an hour per day to add something new to your writing toolkit. Here are 10 easy tasks you can set yourself: Memorize five new synonyms Copy a paragraph by a grea...
May 26th, 2016
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How to start writing a novel if stuck: 8 steps
If you feel you don't know how to start writing a novel, you don't need a 'how to write a novel for dummies' book. There are several reasons why you could feel too unprepared to begin: Uncertainty about the merits of your story idea, lack of research and other preparation, or simply being n...
May 23rd, 2016
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How to write a first novel: 10 Do's and Don'ts
When you're starting out, nobody shows you how to write a first novel. Writing a novel requires focus, planning, motivation and discipline. Here are 10 do's and don'ts for writing your first book: When you write your first novel, do: Plan and structure your book and your time Writing a ...
May 19th, 2016
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How to become a novelist: 10 top authors' tips
Published authors know there are many steps to how to become a novelist. You need discipline, imagination and planning skills to become a writer. These ten helpful quotes by bestselling authors describe some of the most important steps to becoming a writer. When you're finished readin...
May 12th, 2016
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