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The Most Important Step How do I start my book? You start today – right now! You start in the middle of the work, you start at the end, you start at the start. It doesn’t matter. What matters is that you start today. Small Steps Matter…
The Vault of Untold Stories Escapism Writing , like reading, can be a form of escapism. So, let’s escape…Finish the following: The vault of untold stories A Secret Shared "Shhh," I whispered cautiously, ensuring our conversation remained…
The Power of Discipline Be disciplined and write one hour per day and you will accomplish all that you need and want from writing. Within this hour you do your research, your plotting, and the actual writing. Of course, if you have more…
Writing as a Shared Journey The Dagara people of East Africa do not have a word for sex. Sex is a concept; a journey with the partner. It is not seen as a one-off situation, but a journey together that lasts for the rest of their life.…
Book planning is the smartest first step an author can take. By mapping out the essentials before diving into chapters, you stay clear, purposeful, and tuned in to what readers (and publishers) really want. Why Plan Before You Write…
Understanding Plot Development Plot is what happens in your story. Do you have one? Remember, even if the work is not a novel, there must be some sort of overriding theme. Plot development is essential for giving structure and direction to…
Setting Up a Book Production Line When managers operate a factory they set up a production line to produce faster and more efficiently. For your book it helps to set up a production line . For this, you need your own space that will not be…
Understanding Subplots A subplot is a secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot, often involving different characters or themes. Subplots can serve to add depth and complexity to the narrative, provide contrast or relief from…
Introduction – The Power of Determination Determination J.K. Rowling said in an interview with Oprah, that from the age of six all she ever wanted to do was to write. She wrote through all her school years, and into her early twenties.…