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What to do when you’ve finished the First Draft

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When you type The End on the first draft of your book, celebrate! But also… you are only just beginning.

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Should Writers Do Their Own Editing?

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Like most of the vexing questions I post on this blog, my answer to “Should writers do their own editing?” is both YES and NO. There are times when we should edit our own work, and times when we need the benefit of someone else’s eyes. Even though I’ve heard it lots of times, I’m […]

Writers and Editors, try THIS to Get More Done

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Have you heard of the psychological concept of Decision Fatigue? That we get to the point where we can’t make any more decisions? This article is about a simple technique you could try, to free up more energy and focus for your writing or editing. Decisions, decisions When I was young, back when dinosaurs roamed […]

Writers and editors, don’t lose your work!

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Our books-in-progress are valuable. Don’t let yours fall victim to a hacker or computer failure. Here are some tips for how to backup your manuscripts with the least possible hassle.

Survey Results: The Pros and Cons of Beta Readers

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I conducted a survey via my mailing list asking about people’s experiences with getting feedback on their writing. I received a rush of responses – 50 in the first two hours alone. Thank you all so much for your input! Clearly, many writers think it’s valuable to get manuscript feedback, but also sometimes struggle with […]

How to Write a Book This Year: 10 Tips

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Imagine this: you are writing on a desert island, or in a cottage with a view over mountains or forest or ocean. Words flow down your arms and out your fingers onto the page – glowing, powerful, beautiful words. Food magically appears when you’re hungry. No one interrupts you. No one disapproves. No one laughs […]

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