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The Hardest Part of Writing a Novel (And Why It Matters) Most writers think the hardest part of writing a novel is plot. Or structure. Or finishing. It isn’t. The hardest part of writing a novel is allowing yourself to feel something you’d rather avoid — and putting that feeling on the page. If you…
how to edit after your first draft is it ready for publishing? who should look it over? how many drafts should there be? what errors to look for. All writers would love to publish their first novel right away. Have everyone around the world read it. Walk into a bookstore and see it on…
Whose Writing Style Should You Copy? Every new writer has the same quiet dream. You read a novel by Stephen King or J.K. Rowling and think: If I could write like that, I’d be successful too. It seems logical. If great writers have already figured out the formula, why not copy what they do? But…
The Problem With Flashbacks in Your Novel Most writing advice says the same thing: “Avoid flashbacks. They’ll ruin your novel.” But then you read great books — and they use them. So what’s the truth? Do flashbacks destroy tension?Or are writers just using them poorly? Let’s clear this up. By the end of this article,…
the risky side of self-publishing your novel. can it be done today? what are the drawbacks? has the internet changed the rules? You dream of being a successful published author. Walking into a book store and seeing your novel on sale alongside the greats. Seeing someone at a table in a coffee shop reading…
Should You Buy Apps to Help With Novel Writing? Every new writer eventually asks the same question: Do I need writing apps to create a good novel? If you browse the internet, it can feel like the answer is yes.There are apps promising to help you plan your plot, design characters, structure your chapters, and…
Why 3 Hours a Day Is Enough to Write a Novel Most new writers believe one dangerous myth: If you’re serious about writing a novel, you should be writing all day. Eight hours. Ten hours. From sunrise until exhaustion. But here’s the truth professional writers quietly understand: More hours do not equal better books. Three…
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