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  • Beta Readers are More Important than You Think

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    You’ve successfully finished the first draft of your manuscript and are feeling pretty good about your story overall. Maybe you’re ready to take some time off before diving into revisions; or worse yet, you think it’s ready for editing. There is an integral piece of the revision process, however, many writers miss out on—beta readers. After proofreading your first draft, beta readers should be your next step. Who Are Beta Readers? Think of beta readers as test subjects, or guinea pigs, for your book. They are typically the first group of people to read your manuscript in its entirety. When…

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    Unlock Your Best Reading this Summer

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    Now that it’s officially summer, many of us are spending more time outdoors, enjoying the warm weather, and taking part in various activities. However, it is also an excellent opportunity to catch up on some reading. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a quiet afternoon in your backyard, summer provides ample time to dive into some captivating books. To make the most of this reading season, consider these five tips to read more this summer. Set Realistic Reading Goals To kickstart your summer reading, set a realistic goal for yourself. Instead of aiming to…

  • man writing in a notebook on a desk and surrounded by other open notebooks; creating a business plan as an author

    Creating a Business Plan as a Writer

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    Whether you’re working towards a traditional publishing contract or self-publishing, a carefully crafted business plan can help you establish a plan of action as well as a guide for how you will administer your resources. What good is a goal without a well-timed action plan to get there? What Should Be Included in Writers’ Business Plans To aid in this, I’ve broken down the writers’ business plan into five sections: Mindset, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Mindset: Personal Development When you’re ready to take writing seriously, you have to shift your mindset. You can’t think of writing as something you…

  • Welcome to the Writing Realm of Fantasy

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    Imagine this: a terrifying-looking orc who has secret dreams of one day becoming a world-famous bard. A well-seasoned wizard who has helped countless heroes succeed on their quests is ready for retirement. A princess and a unicorn team up to save the few surviving unicorns from a goblin who is killing them for their horns. If any of these sound appealing or like something you may have thought of before, fantasy may just be calling you to write and your imagination is more than welcome to take up residence in this mystical writing realm. This genre has been around for…