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All posts tagged "writing for a living"
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How To Stay Sane As A Freelance Writer
Being a freelance writer can be a tough old job at times! While there are plenty of benefits, the solitude, the financial uncertainty, the deadlines and the juggling lots of assignments and projects at once can sometimes...
- Posted November 21, 2017
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How To Achieve Creative Greatness
One thing that all writers need is boundless creativity. However, sometimes it can be challenging to get those creative juices flowing. Achieving creative greatness is not something that just happens overnight. It takes time and effort, it...
- Posted November 21, 2017
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Useful Writing Lessons For Beginners
If you are just starting out as a writer knowing where to begin can often be overwhelming. For many would-be writers, the idea of sitting down and starting is exceptionally daunting, sometimes so much so that they...
- Posted November 21, 2017
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10 Writing Goals To Set Yourself Before The End Of The Year
With the end of the year approaching there has never been a better time to take stock of what you have achieved around your writing this year and to see if there isn’t time to get your...
- Posted November 15, 2017
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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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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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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