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The Secret to Writing Commercially Successful Novels

The Secret to Writing Commercially Successful Novels

April 12, 2021

I’ve been writing novels for more than three decades, and while I have learned a lot about how unpredictable the…

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The Key to a Successful Novel Lies in Genre

The Key to a Successful Novel Lies in Genre

April 5, 2021

If you asked me what is the most important thing an author needs to know to ensure they will have…

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The 5 Turning Points in Your Novel

The 5 Turning Points in Your Novel

March 29, 2021

Almost every great story has five turning points. Movie, play, novel—regardless of genre. Traditional story structure goes way back to…

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5 Insightful Things a Writer Can Learn from 5 Timeless Classics

5 Insightful Things a Writer Can Learn from 5 Timeless Classics

March 22, 2021

Today’s guest post is by Ethan Miller. When does one call oneself a writer? Some might say the title of…

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How Writers Can Adopt a Success Mind-Set

How Writers Can Adopt a Success Mind-Set

March 15, 2021

Many writers I work with have completed a first draft of a manuscript. But they have never taken the next…

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How to Face Down Writer Fear

How to Face Down Writer Fear

March 8, 2021

Fear is probably the #1 factor preventing writers from seeing success in their careers. I’ve had many writers tell me…

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Self-Published Authors: Amazon Exclusive or Go Wide?

Self-Published Authors: Amazon Exclusive or Go Wide?

March 1, 2021

Should you publish exclusively on Amazon, or should you publish your books wide, making them available on every platform, in…

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Is Self-Publishing a Good Choice for Your Novel?

Is Self-Publishing a Good Choice for Your Novel?

February 22, 2021

Today’s guest post is by Jacquelyn Lynn For a lot of nonfiction books, self-publishing is a no-brainer. But for novels?…

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10 Tips to Writing True-Life Stories

10 Tips to Writing True-Life Stories

February 15, 2021

Today’s guest post is by Brit Haines. Writing true-life stories is cathartic. The process is healing, and authors often say…

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