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    One-Hour a Day to Your First Draft: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Book

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    Did you know all you need is an hour a day to write the first draft of your book? We all have an hour a day to devote to writing. Even the busiest of us can find an hour a day to dedicate to our writing. Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier, cutting out some social media time, or skipping that television show binge session before bed, you can find the time if you’re committed. In this article, we’ll discuss where to find your hour to write each day, how many words you can write in that time period,…

  • When it comes to writing, time is often the biggest enemy. This is where the Pomodoro Technique can be very helpful... Sometimes all we need is a little ...

    The Pomodoro Technique for Writers

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    When it comes to writing, time is often the biggest enemy. Sometimes we all need a little competition (even if it’s with ourselves) to kick a task into high gear. We think we’re too busy to write because other tasks and responsibilities fill our time. Or we squander away the time we do have to write by allowing our minds to wander when we should be focused. This is where the Pomodoro Technique can be very helpful. If you fall into either of these time issues, grab yourself a good old-fashioned kitchen timer, put your phone away, and close yourself off…

  • This writing challenge is focused on writing 1,000 words every day for two weeks. If you’re looking for a community of writers all focused on the same ch...

    1,000 Words Per Day Writing Challenge

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    Started by author Jami Attenberg in 2018, this writing challenge is focused on writing 1,000 words every day for two weeks. So, if you’ve been sitting on a writing project for a while or don’t know where to dive into writing, this 1,000 words a day challenge is going to be a great fit for you. You can complete this writing challenge at any point on your own, but if you’re looking for a community of writers all focused on the same challenge, Jami Attenberg’s real-time challenge starts May 31, 2021, and ends June 13. Sign up for Craft Talk,…

  • There are two different camps writers fall into when it comes to how much writing goes into the first draft. There are those who choose a skeleton draft...

    The First Draft: Skeleton Draft or Bulging Draft

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    Just like there are two different types of plotting styles—plotting and pantsing—there are also two different camps writers fall into when it comes to how much writing goes into the first draft. There are writers who choose a skeleton draft, meaning they put the bones of their stories down during the first draft and then use subsequent drafts and rounds of revisions to continue to grow and fill out their manuscript until it’s complete. Other writers aim to put anything and everything down on paper during the first round, which is typically a bulging draft and way over word count.…