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Writing Multiple Books at the Same Time: Tips for Managing Multiple Projects drafting productivity Feb 22, 2024

It's common for newer writers to hear advice like, "Just focus on one book at a time," or "Finish the book you're writing before starting a new one." There's a good reason for this advice: When...

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How to Design a Book Cover: 3 Tips for Eye-Catching Book Cover Design getting published self publishing Feb 15, 2024

We’re all familiar with the advice to “never judge a book by its cover,” but whether you like it or not, we all judge books by their covers. Aside from recommendations by friends...

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How to Define Your Ideal Reader: Tips for Connecting with Your Reader Base marketing Feb 08, 2024

When publishing a novel, it’s important to keep your ideal reader in mind. What does "ideal reader" even mean? Your ideal reader is your target market. They're the person who will be eager to...

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The Art of Writing Middle Grade Fiction: 5 Tips to Write a Middle Grade Book plotting & outlining Feb 01, 2024

Are you interested in writing middle-grade fiction? The middle grade (MG) genre is a fast-growing category, with publishers and book editors eager to find new authors writing for...

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How to Use the Snowflake Method: 10 Easy Steps to Outline Your Novel plotting & outlining Jan 25, 2024

Writing a novel is never easy! Most people dream of writing a book, but many writers struggle to even finish the first draft. If this is your first novel, having an outline with a solid story...

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How to Write a Book Proposal: 3 Tips for Writing a Proposal That Sells getting published traditional publishing Jan 18, 2024

If you're a fiction writer who hopes to get your book published, you likely know that you'll need a finished book and a literary agent before you can get a book deal with a publishing house. But...

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Tips for Creating Character Flaws developing characters plotting & outlining Jan 11, 2024

There’s nothing more boring than reading about a perfect character. When a reader picks up a book, they want to read about someone who has gotten themselves into a bad situation and must...

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Plot versus Story: What's the Difference? plotting & outlining Jan 04, 2024

The words “plot” and “story” are often used interchangeably. Plot and story, however, are two very different elements of a novel. So what is the difference between plot and...

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