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  What It Really Takes To Become A Successful Author

  In many ways, there has been no better time to be a writer. The ability for anyone to self-publish has, in a way, leveled the playing field for many writers and there is no denying that if...

  • Posted November 11, 2017
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  Should Your Protagonist Be Based On Yourself?

  Basing a character or characters on yourself is somewhat inevitable. Even if you believe you are writing characters who are entirely fictional, who live in a made up world and whose adventures and journeys are nothing to...

  • Posted November 10, 2017
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  Lessons Learned From Writing A Second Book

  It may seem obvious, but the more books you write, the better you’ll get, and the higher your chances are of getting published too! Writing your first novel teaches you so much, and often you feel as...

  • Posted November 10, 2017
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• How To Motivate Yourself To Edit Your Book

  For many authors writing the book is a breeze compared to what comes after. It’s all well and good getting your story down, but when you’ve finished the final chapter the real hard work begins! Editing your...

  • Posted November 9, 2017
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  Planning Your Book Proposal – Our Top Tips

  An excellent book proposal can make all the difference when you are trying to get the attention of agents and publishers. Without one it’s likely that your book might be moved onto the slush pile without even...

  • Posted November 7, 2017
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  How To Make Your Readers Care About Your Story

  Every writer knows that if your readers don’t care about your story, they won’t enjoy it - it is as simple as that. No matter how your book turns out, what obstacles your characters face or what...

  • Posted November 7, 2017
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• Behind the Rain

  My fingers tapped the glass, four drumsticks against a transparent head.  Somewhere behind me, a hundred thousand empty tin cans that once held dreams fell again.  I hadn't even counted the seconds from the lightning flash to...

  • Posted November 7, 2017
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  Use Your Writing To Inspire

  Writers write for many different reasons. Some do it purely because they feel they have a piece of writing inside them that wants to come out, others do it because they want people to understand their stories,...

  • Posted November 4, 2017
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  How To Write An Article

  Many writers wonder how they can make money on the side of writing their novels. Some just want to get into the writing game and make a living from it in whichever way they can. Article writing...

  • Posted November 3, 2017
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  Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Start A New Book

  Starting a new book is often exciting and daunting in equal measures. On the one hand, you are raring to get going. On the other, you don’t quite know where to start. To prepare yourself for writing...

  • Posted November 2, 2017
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  What Does Success Mean To You?

  When it comes to writing success, everyone has a different opinion of what that means. For some, getting a publishing deal is their only aim, and without one they can’t consider themselves to be a successful author....

  • Posted November 1, 2017
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  Writing Who You Know

  Sooner or later, just about every writer faces the dilemma--how do you write honestly and artfully about the people in your life without alienating them, or maybe triggering WW III? That's an obvious challenge if you are...

  • Posted October 31, 2017
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  Should You Write A Prologue?

  There has been a long-running debate when it comes to including a prologue in a novel. Many writers, editors and publishers claim to be dead against it. Others argue that a prologue can be a useful device...

  • Posted October 31, 2017
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  The Simplest Blog Writing Formula

  We all know that writing an author blog has many benefits. Even if we aren’t writing a blog to sell more books and gather more fans, it can still be helpful to know how to ensure you...

  • Posted October 31, 2017
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