Ernest Hemingway once said, \”When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters. A character is a caricature.\” Needless to say, character development is one of the most important parts of the writing process. Bad characters can absolutely kill a good plot if you aren’t careful. Good characters are what get your […]
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People think writing a book is the hard part. Writing takes discipline, time, and of course, a little bit of effort to find a publisher. But once a publisher is found, the hard part for writers is over, right? Unfortunately, no. There is a lot more to learn as a new writer than just good
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Did you know that writing a book can make your business grow? It might sound like an odd idea but, yes, writing a book is a wonderful PR move since it both gives you cheaper publicity and authority in your field. By writing a book, you portray yourself as a more credible business owner, someone
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Writing a book takes a significant amount of time. You have to decide on the right topic, research the conversations surrounding the subject, determine a clear structure for the book, and then actually write it. Then you’ll need to edit the book, have it printed and distributed, and determine an effective marketing plan. Is it
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Are you a distracted writer? Disorganized? Do you hate the actual writing process? Writing can be a strenuous, frustrating, exhausting process. Authors often spend months researching their book, brainstorming what they want to say, developing the structure of their book, and toiling over the wording. It’s a lot. Everyone struggles differently with these stages of
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Writing a book involves many moving parts. As a writer, you’ve committed a lot of time and brain space to deciding your topic, determining what points you need to cover to support your topic, and developing a strong outline. Then, you’ve had to practice discipline to set aside plenty of time to get your thoughts
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Finishing a book is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. Go ahead. Bask in the glory of a job well done. But, as anyone who has ever had a compelling message to share will tell you, writing your book is just one part of this wonderful, glorious adventure. Now, it’s time to figure out
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The question I get most often in the publishing world is surprisingly not “How much should I charge for my book?” or “What royalty will I make?” or “What cover will most appeal to my audience?” What authors ask me about most is their books’ length. How long should their chapters be? How many chapters should they have? How many pages should their book be?
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When you start working on a project as significant as a book, you usually have a lot of questions. What should I write about? What if I leave out something important in my topic? What if I write too much, and no one even finishes half of the book? How do I make sure the topics flow?
In short, how do I know it will be good?
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Another step you can take to overcome writer’s block is to start keeping a list of ideas or prompts to choose from when you feel stuck. I use Evernote to organize my ideas, and using it to store my thoughts has helped me become far more aware of my surroundings and more observant.
One key to gathering ideas is to read. A lot. We’ve mentioned this before, but reading will help keep your mind thinking creatively and also provide opportunities for you to find inspiration.
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