Tag: Writing

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    How to avoid burnout

    Feeling burnt out? Here’s my latest strategy to manage my energy so I don’t get burnt out so easily. Learn how I categorise tasks by mental effort to keep productive while doing the things I like.

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    Inspiration behind Tale of the Dragon Champion

    My novel “Tale of the Dragon Champion” is the result of my evolving interests in international relations, literature, and diverse historical and mythological influences. The story aims to challenge readers with complex characters and themes, offering deeper insights into societal and political dynamics. Read about all my inspiration and goals for the story here!

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    3 tips for editing your own manuscript!

    Editing your own work can be challenging, especially for self-publishing authors. Read on for three strategies you can use to help improve the process for your own work.

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    How to write better characters – Part 1

    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 the way you want to. Thankfully, this article will give…

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    Things you’ll learn when starting a blog

    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 ‘Ready, Fire, Aim!’ This little play on words encourages us…

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    15 Holiday Gifts for the Writer in your life

    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 not they are actually writing them down might be another…

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    How to write the first draft of your novel!

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

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

    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 you… Tale of the Dragon Champion is the debut fantasy…

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    My experience hiring a book cover artist for the first time

    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 if I will read a book or not. Of course,…

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    Writing Journey: Blurb reveal

    The blurb of a book is an extremely important factor in getting people to read your work, so you need to make sure it is succinct, clear, and of course, a good explanation of your story. It needs to reveal what the book is about without giving away too much, and it needs to hook your readers in quickly. Writing…