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Books, Nerd – Reading

My 2024 TBR

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15th Dec 2023

As a literature student, I have to read a bunch of novels, poetry collections, and plays for my classes. Unfortunately, that often means I have less time available for the books that I want to read, as there are only so many hours in the day. However, as the new…
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Writing

How to write better characters – Part 1

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11th Dec 2023

Part 1: Figure out who you like Often when you begin writing a story, you have a character idea in mind, as well as a few traits you would like them to have. Unfortunately, while writing, it can be difficult to keep your character consistent, or to truly write them…
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Books, Nerd – Reading

9 books to reignite your love of reading

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8th Dec 2023

As an avid reader from the ripe old age of five, I was stunned as I got older to learn how many people didn’t enjoy reading. In fact, many actually hated it! I could hardly believe it because books had been a refuge for me and many others for so…
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Development, Writing

What you’ll learn when starting a blog

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4th Dec 2023

When I first started writing this blog, it was mostly an experiment to see if I could even do it. I wasn’t sure what it involved, or what I would need to know and do until I did it. The inspiration came from a quote I heard that went like…
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Writing

15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Writers this Christmas!

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1st Dec 2023

It’s that time of the year again when the holiday rush begins, and if you’re struggling to find something for the writer in your life then you’re in the right place! Writers are busy people who always have an idea or two buzzing around in their mind – whether or…
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Books, Writing

How to write the first draft of your novel!

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28th Nov 2023

Novel writing and first drafts can be daunting, so here is your guide to writing your first draft easily!
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Development, Nerd – Reading

‘I didn’t say it was good, I said I liked it’

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24th Nov 2023

Nuance is something I think the collective society has really lost the ability to accommodate. As an avid reader and literature student, I have encountered dozens of novels and pieces of art that have given me incredibly mixed reactions. There are stories that I think are written objectively well, with…
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Development

Who am I? How to find your true self

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20th Nov 2023

Have you ever asked the question ‘who am I?’ If so, I invite you to read this post, and perhaps get a new perspective.
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Books, Writing

‘Tale of the Dragon Champion’: Everything you need to know!

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17th Nov 2023

Are you looking for your next fantasy read? Are you looking for a cast of diverse and intriguing characters? Powerful mythical beasts they can bond with? A unique and dangerous magic system? A vast fantasy world filled with history, mythology, and political games? Then this might be the book for…
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Books, Writing

What to know when hiring a book cover artist

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15th Nov 2023

Part of writing the next bestselling novel is making sure that you have an amazing cover to draw readers in and keep them coming back for more. The saying goes: ‘Don’t judge a book by it’s cover!’ But in my own experience, book covers are the best way to tell…
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