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Getting stuck when writing your book is a common (and in many ways necessary) part of the writing process. But getting stuck indefinitely can be a sign of trouble. Luckily, book coach Steve Donahue has seven useful ways to get your manuscript moving again and help you finish writing your book.
Read MoreTo keep you writing, motivated, and connected to those nourishing interactions that are so essential to self-growth, we’ve written a step-by-step guide on how to establish a new online writing group of your own, or migrate a pre-existing group into the digital realm.
Read MoreWhen nice words aren’t. Make sure your test readers are telling you what’s true, not just what’s pleasant.
Read MoreCompleting a manuscript is one of the most exhilarating moments in a writer’s life, and getting to that moment is also one of the greatest challenges. To help make sure you cross that finish line and have a working manuscript, here are our five top tips.
Read MoreHaving beta readers read your manuscript is a critical step in many an author’s publishing journey. Here are some best practices on managing your beta readers and what to expect from their feedback.
Read MoreJust mention the word “writer” and most people will envision a lone artist, sitting at their desk, toiling over a manuscript for months on end. And although most writers do spend a lot of time on their own, the truth is that writing is rooted in and nourished by
As writers, it’s easy to get lost in what we’re doing. We settle in at our computer (or notebook) and start hammering out our written worlds. Being solitary is part and parcel of the writing life. But to be successful as a writer — commercially or otherwise — we need to connect with others.
Read MoreWriting groups are invaluable - so long as you find the right group for you. This how-to guide will help you define your needs, manage your expectations, and locate the group that will keep you inspired and make you a better writer.
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