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How to Organize Scrivener’s Binder for Novel Writing
Have your most important documents accessible while writing.
How to Fast Draft Chapters
Writing quickly and effectively is a skill. Here's some tips to get you started!
5 Non-Writing Activities I Still Count As Writing
Writing is hard. So hard that writer's block often sneaks up on us. But did it really sneak up on us? I see lots of writers who get writer's block from one thing: Not feeling like they’re doing enough. Which is why I recommend being mindful about how non-writing activities count toward your writing journey. … Continue reading 5 Non-Writing Activities I Still Count As Writing
Why Similar Ideas Shouldn’t Deter Your Writing Journey
As aspiring writers, it's not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by doubt and hesitation, especially when we stumble upon a book that seems eerily similar to our beloved WIP. In fact, this happened to me recently. I had 20,000 words of a story written and a full outline when I started reading a book that had… Continue reading Why Similar Ideas Shouldn’t Deter Your Writing Journey
Why I Want to Publish My Stories and Not Just Write Them for Me
"What’s a story without a reader?" feels a lot like "If a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" Let's talk about it.
What’s the Difference Between Romantasy and Romantic Fantasy?
It’s easy to look at the newly coined term and think “Romance” + “Fantasy” = “Romantasy” but it’s not that simple.
Why You Should Never Call a Draft Final
Avoid naming any draft “final.” It will only lead to confusion and frustration down the road. Instead, try these shortcuts to stay organized.
3 Quick Writing Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome can make it hard to concentrate or even trigger writers’ block. So how do you overcome imposter syndrome? Here are three quick tips!
A Line-By-Line Revision Tip No One Talks About
Polishing a book line-by-line is truly when a book would start to shine. Researching the details helps it shine bright.
