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7 habits of highly effective novelists

July 24, 2019

Writing a novel requires a lot more stamina, discipline and perseverance than most people think. After all, how else can you sustain your enthusiasm and momentum for 75,000 words or more? Writing a novel is a marathon, and while there may be stretches along the way where you feel like picking up speed or dragging … More 7 habits of highly effective novelists

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Writing Notebook: 6 Writing Rules To Know So You Can Break Them

July 3, 2019

Know the rules so you can break ’em – and that applies to writing. Here are some consider.
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Writers Notebook: 5 Things About Supporting Characters

March 11, 2019

What is the role of a supporting character in a story? Share your thoughts with his in this week’s Writer’s Notebook! … More Writers Notebook: 5 Things About Supporting Characters

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#WritingNotebook: On Creating Compelling Characters

October 15, 2018

What makes a character tick and a reader stick? We’re delving into how to create compelling characters this month in Writer’s Notebook!
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#WritingNotebook: How to Prepare to Write Your Novel

July 10, 2018

So you want to write a novel. What are some things you need before sitting down to crank out those words? Consider this your handy checklist.
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