• How to Eliminate Distractions When Writing

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    Whether you are a professional writer or looking to make time to write your first book, eliminating distractions is a key element of your success. With family responsibilities, work, and technology, we are constantly bombarded with distractions, which makes it difficult to focus on our writing time. The good news is that several effective strategies can help you eliminate distractions and stay focused while writing. In today’s article, we’re discussing 10 tips to help you stay on track and produce your best work. 10 Ways to Eliminate Distractions When Writing Let’s jump into our recommendations: 1. Find a hideaway in…

  • When you start developing a timeline for your book, it's important to consider each stage of the production process. This includes editing, cover design...

    Developing a Timeline for Your Book

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    Four steps you can’t miss when publishing a book.  Finishing your manuscript is only one piece of the process of publishing your book. When you start developing a timeline for writing and publishing your book, there are a few more steps you’ll need to factor into your timing. It’s important to consider each stage of the production process, including writing, editing, cover design, typesetting, and printing. Let’s take a look at each stage of the process you’ll walk through when publishing your book. Then, we’ll look at an example timeline for these stages. Writing and Revising Your Manuscript During the…

  • In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read yo...

    Tips to Start Writing Your Book Now

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    Millions of people want to write a book, but only a few will. Let’s get your book across the finish line! With the right mindset and some helpful tips, writing a book can also be a rewarding experience. In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your book, and a deeper dive into finding beta readers to read your work when it’s time. 3 Tips to Start Writing Your Book The first step to writing your book is to simply get started. Here are some tips to help you overcome the initial…

  • Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. Your first tip is to begin the story as close to the end as possible...

    How to Write a Captivating Short Story

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    According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a short story is defined as an invented narrative that’s shorter than a novel, deals with a few characters, and often concentrates on the creation of mood rather than plot. A short story can come in varying shapes and sizes: Traditional: 1,500-5000 words Flash Fiction: 500-1,000 words Micro Fiction: 5-350 words Writing a short story can sometimes be more difficult than writing a full novel. You have to captivate your readers, take them on a journey to a different world, and create character and story depth, all in under 5,000 words. That is why your first…