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Do Writers Need Outlines? A Better Way to Begin

Writing a book can be very intimidating. You may know your main character, your message, or the mome...

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Writing Prompts for New Authors That Build Momentum

The blank page can make a future author feel as though they need the whole book figured out before w...

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How to Move Through Writer Overwhelm

The moment you sit down to write, your book can suddenly feel enormous. You may have scenes, stories...

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10 Best Tools for First Time Authors to Start

A blank document can make a meaningful book idea feel much bigger than it is. You may know the story...

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Narrative Writing Support That Actually Helps

Most people do not quit writing because they lack ideas. They quit because the idea is there, but th...

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How a Book Writing Coach Helps Beginners

You do not need more vague advice to “just write.” (Unless that is working for you...in which case.....

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What Should First Time Authors Write First?

The first book idea is rarely the only idea in your head. Maybe you have a novel that has followed y...

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How to Plan Book Chapters That Flow

You do not need to know every scene, argument, or twist before you start writing. But if you are won...

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Pantser Versus Plotter Writing: Find Your Fit

A writer opens a fresh document with a thrilling idea, a few vivid characters, and no map. Another o...

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