How to be an Author
By Karena Akhavein
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Want to write a book? How to be an Author is your secret weapon. Let professional writing coach Karena Akhavein inspire and motivate you as she teaches you the principles of good storytelling, using examples from her writing coaching practice and from the careers of bestselling authors. If you've been dreaming of finally writing, finishing, or publishing that book or screenplay for a long time now, you'll be inspired to write better, beat writer's block, and finally become an author with weekly writing tips, publishing advice, and mindset resets.
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Making the Leap: Deciding to Commit to Your Writing Career
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Destructive criticism? How authors can use writing feedback for good
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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The writing mindset hack you might have been avoiding, and how to do it
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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The actual writing skills you need to succeed as an author: they're not what you think.
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Screenplay vs novel: Which one should you write
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Writing retreats: pros and cons, how to choose, and how to DIY
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May 20, 2024 |
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Tips from a writing coach: the protagonist to antagonist arc
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May 13, 2024 |
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The author mindset mistakes that can hurt your writing career- and how to fix them
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May 06, 2024 |
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Common writing mistakes you might be making, and how to fix them
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Writer FAQ's: your most frequently asked writing questions answered
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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The biggest predictor of writing success: prioritizing your writing. Here's how to do it.
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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MAKING time to write: Time hacking tips for authors
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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How critical reading can make you a better writer and author
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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"What got you here won't get you there" What Taylor Swift's career can teach you about writing success.
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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From brawls to battles: expert tips for writing knockout fight scenes in your novel
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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How and when to apply the "show, don't tell" rule to your writing, and when to skip it
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Don't disappoint your reader-writing coach talks fiction genre conventions
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Crafting Compelling Dialogue: A Conversation That Will Improve Your Book
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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What kind of writer do you want to be? Why it matters, and how to decide
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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The secret obstacle to your writing success
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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What's in a (fictional) name? How to name your book's characters
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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How to be an Author Season 3 Ep 18 Secrets of prolific writers
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Friend, foil, or fan favorite? Writing an effective sidekick into your novel
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Writing a book, or typing a book? The brain science authors need to know
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Have you heard this common writing advice? Maybe you should ignore it!
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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The "Write" Choice: Rewrite, Rebrand, Rethink, or Quit?
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Writing subplots, balancing author life, and side gigs for writers
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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The REAL odds of success for writers and how to get luck on your side
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Plot twist! How to write one, and how to survive one as an author
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Start at the End? Writing the Perfect Ending and Reverse Engineering Your Writing Career
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Painting with Words: The Art of Descriptive Writing AND Crafting the Perfect Synopsis
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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NaNoWriMo Masterclass: an insider's guide to the writing challenge of the year
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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How to be an author Season 3 Ep 7 Hooking the reader
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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A writer's guide to solitude
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Writing and promoting a book is hard. Here's how to simplify it.
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Finding and using your unique writer's voice and building an author brand
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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The inciting incident: How to motivate your book's character... and yourself!
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Writing compelling dialogue - Attending a writing conference - Word of mouth book marketing
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Writing Success Secret: The Power of Vulnerability
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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These writing and publishing professionals could transform your book!
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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What is your job as an author, really?
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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Storytelling in Motion: creating an effective book trailer for your novel
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Writing a book? Here's how & why to keep the process, plot, and promotion simple
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Reignite Your Book's Success: The Art and the Science of Relaunching a Novel
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Self-publishing your book: a step-by-step guide for writers
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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These sneaky writing mistakes can sink your book- here's how to fix them
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May 29, 2023 |
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Write better & faster with this controversial writing hack
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May 22, 2023 |
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Authors: Are you letting these lies sabotage your writing career?
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May 16, 2023 |
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Writing by the Numbers? Metrics That Matter for Author Success
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May 08, 2023 |
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Hook Reader From Page 1: Tips for Writing a Brilliant First Chapter
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May 01, 2023 |
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The Writer's Secret Weapon: Harnessing Conflict, Tension, and Emotion
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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How a failed retail store launched my writing career
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Have too many book ideas? Here's how to pick the right one- and commit!
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Taking the 'ick' out of book marketing: creative strategies for authors
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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The creative machine: how ChatGPT the next chapter for fiction writers
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Anxiety How to be an author podcast
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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The simple secrets to writing complex characters in your novel
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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The productivity hacks that will take you from aspiring writer to successful author
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Fandoms How to be an author podcast season 2 ep 6
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Obsession: The key to writing a book your reader will be OBSESSED with
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Authors: here's how to start up or start over as a writer, to hit your writing goals
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Authors, transform your writing career and your novel with these two hacks
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Writing books in the era of cancel culture
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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using a Pen Name How to be an Author Season 2 Ep 2
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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How to start writing again after a break
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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How to write a book in 6 months- From idea to published
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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How to be an Author Ep 36 Fighting overwhelm and making time for writing
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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First impressions matter: choosing a great book title
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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How to write suspense into your book- even if it's not a thriller
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Inciting incident: the engine that moves your novel's plot
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Finding your author voice and writing style
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Storytelling essentials you NEED to know as an author
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Writing a great antagonist for ANY book
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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How to write a bestseller
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Critique or criticism? Don't get destroyed by beta reader feedback
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Writer life skills: overcoming and learning from RESISTANCE
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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How to make money as an author
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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The toxic mindsets authors hold that impact writing success
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Why setting is so crucial in your novel
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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The characters and character archetypes your novel needs.
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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How long does it REALLY take to write a book?
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Painful but necessary for all writers: the author platform
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Self-help books are huge: here's how to write one.
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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How to spot and avoid the publishing scams that prey on writers
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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How much does it REALLY cost to publish a book?
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Book too long? Too Short? Novel word count does matter!
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Writers: try these novel dialogue hacks and improve your book
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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What's right for your book? Self publishing or traditional?
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Main Character Energy and your Writing
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Why defining your book's ideal reader avatar is so crucial
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Authors: your friends and family are not your reader
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Writing a book: Where do you start?
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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It's a genre: Why you need to know your novel's genre
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Craft a story that sells: the story spine
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May 31, 2022 |
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Top things writers shouldn't worry about
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May 24, 2022 |
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What are literary agents looking for in a book?
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May 17, 2022 |
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Novel in trouble? Try Save the Cat!
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May 10, 2022 |
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Outlining is your secret novel writing weapon- but what if you hate outlines?
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May 03, 2022 |
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From idea to story: How to go from premise to plot
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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What to do before you write that book: mindset and motivation
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Procrastinating on your book? Here's how to beat resistance.
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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How do you go from writer to author?
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Apr 06, 2022 |